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

Abdilahi, 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 Abdilahi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdilahi in America

Abdilahi is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdilahi surname appeared 101 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 Abdilahi.

The history of the last name Abdilahi

The surname ABDILAHI has its origins in Somalia, a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is derived from the Arabic name "Abdillahi," which translates to "servant of Allah" or "worshipper of Allah."

The name ABDILAHI can be traced back to the early Islamic era, when Arabic names and Islamic traditions began to spread across the region. It is believed that the name was first adopted by Somali clans and communities that embraced Islam, which became the dominant religion in the area.

While there are no specific historical records or manuscripts that mention the name ABDILAHI directly, it is likely that the name was used by individuals and families within Somalia and neighboring regions during the medieval period, as Islam became more established in the region.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name ABDILAHI can be found in the genealogical records of the Somali Daarood clan, which dates back to the 14th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Abdillahi," "Abdullahi," and "Abdillaye," reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the region.

Notable individuals who have carried the surname ABDILAHI throughout history include:

1. Abdilahi Yusuf Ahmed (1934-2012), a Somali politician and military officer who served as the President of Somalia from 2004 to 2008.

2. Abdilahi Saleban Nur (1933-2015), a Somali diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Somalia from 1987 to 1988.

3. Abdilahi Yusuf Axmed (1901-1960), a Somali religious leader and poet who played a significant role in the Somali nationalist movement.

4. Abdilahi Mukhtar Noor (born 1982), a Somali-American politician who serves as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

5. Abdilahi Ahmed Mukhtar (born 1957), a Somali politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia from 2010 to 2012.

It is worth noting that the surname ABDILAHI is not limited to Somalia but is also found in neighboring countries such as Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya, where Somali communities have settled over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdilahi

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

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 Abdilahi 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 Abdilahi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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