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

Abdin, 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 Abdin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdin in America

Abdin is the 61436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdin surname appeared 327 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 Abdin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abdin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abdin

The surname ABDIN has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in regions of the Middle East, particularly in areas with significant Arab influence and settlement. It is derived from the Arabic word "Abd," which translates to "servant" or "slave," and is commonly used as a prefix in Arabic names, often followed by one of the names of God or an attribute of God.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ABDIN can be traced back to the 8th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a significant portion of the Middle East and North Africa from 750 to 1258 CE. Records from this era indicate that the name was prevalent among scholars, poets, and members of the nobility who had ties to the ruling dynasty.

In the 12th century, the name ABDIN appeared in several historical manuscripts and chronicles from the region, including the works of renowned scholars and writers such as Ibn Khallikan and Al-Qalqashandi. These references suggest that the name was well-established and carried a certain level of prestige during this period.

As the Arab influence spread across various regions, the surname ABDIN also found its way into other parts of the world, including the Indian subcontinent and parts of Europe. One notable example is Ibn Battuta, a renowned Moroccan scholar and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the 14th century and is considered one of the greatest travelers of the premodern era.

Another prominent figure associated with the surname ABDIN was Abdin Pasha, an influential Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century (1776-1784). His contributions to the empire's administration and foreign relations during a turbulent period have been well-documented in historical accounts.

In the literary realm, the surname ABDIN has been carried by several notable poets and writers over the centuries. One such figure was Abdin Rumi, a 16th-century Persian poet and mystic who was renowned for his spiritual and devotional poetry, which drew inspiration from the teachings of the famous Sufi mystic Rumi.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling and pronunciation of the surname ABDIN may have occurred as the name spread across different regions and cultures. Additionally, the surname may have been adapted or transliterated into other languages, leading to further variations in its form and representation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdin

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

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 Abdin 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abdin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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