Find out how popular the last name Abdikarim is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abdikarim.

Abdikarim, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abdikarim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdikarim in America

Abdikarim is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdikarim surname appeared 100 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abdikarim.

The history of the last name Abdikarim

The surname ABDIKARIM has its origins in the Somali region of the Horn of Africa. It is a compound name derived from the Arabic words "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Karim" meaning "generous" or "noble." This suggests that the name likely originated as a descriptive epithet for someone who was considered a generous servant or a noble individual.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ABDIKARIM can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the region. One notable example is the mention of an individual named Abdikarim Ali in a manuscript detailing the lineage of the Ajuran Sultanate, a prominent Somali kingdom that ruled parts of southern Somalia and eastern Ethiopia during the 13th to 17th centuries.

During the 19th century, the name ABDIKARIM gained prominence in Somalia, particularly among the Darod clan, one of the major Somali clan families. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing the name, including Abdikarim Ismail (1820-1890), a renowned poet and scholar from the Majeerteen sub-clan.

The name also appeared in various regions of the Somali diaspora, as Somalis migrated and settled in different parts of the world. One such example is Abdikarim Abdi (1871-1944), a Somali writer and intellectual who lived in Italy and contributed to the preservation of Somali culture and literature.

In the 20th century, the name ABDIKARIM continued to be prevalent among Somalis, with notable figures such as Abdikarim Osman (1902-1978), a prominent Somali politician and diplomat who served as the first ambassador of Somalia to the United Nations.

Another well-known individual with the surname ABDIKARIM is Abdikarim Abdirahman (1925-1998), a Somali author and playwright who played a significant role in the development of Somali literature and theater.

It is worth noting that while the name ABDIKARIM has its roots in the Somali region, it has also been adopted by individuals from other parts of the world, particularly those with Muslim or Arabic backgrounds, due to its linguistic and cultural origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdikarim

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abdikarim.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abdikarim was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abdikarim was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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