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

Abdinoor, 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 Abdinoor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdinoor in America

Abdinoor is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdinoor surname appeared 147 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 Abdinoor.

The history of the last name Abdinoor

The surname ABDINOOR has its origins traced back to the Somali region of the Horn of Africa. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

ABDINOOR is thought to be derived from a combination of two Arabic words, "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Nur" meaning "light" or "illumination." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive title or nickname given to an individual who was considered a servant of enlightenment or knowledge.

The earliest recorded instances of the ABDINOOR name can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical records from the region. One notable mention is in the "Kitab al-Shajara," a genealogical work compiled in the 15th century by the Somali scholar Salih ibn Salih al-Abdinoor, who himself carried the surname.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Abdirahman ABDINOOR played a significant role as a religious scholar and poet in the Somali city-state of Mogadishu. His works, including poetry and theological writings, have been preserved and studied by subsequent generations.

During the 19th century, the ABDINOOR name gained prominence in the Somali territories, particularly in the coastal regions. One notable individual was Abdullahi ABDINOOR, a respected merchant and community leader who lived in the port city of Berbera between 1820 and 1890.

In more recent times, the ABDINOOR surname has been carried by several influential figures, such as Abdullahi Yusuf ABDINOOR, a Somali politician and military leader who served as the President of Somalia from 2004 to 2008. Another noteworthy individual is the scholar and writer Abdisalam ABDINOOR, who has published numerous works on Somali history and culture.

While the ABDINOOR surname has its roots in the Somali region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Horn of Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdinoor

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

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

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