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

Abdow, 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 Abdow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdow in America

Abdow is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdow surname appeared 180 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 Abdow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abdow 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 Abdow

The surname Abdow has its origins in the Arabic language, and is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "abd," meaning "servant" or "slave," and may have initially been used as a descriptive name for someone who was in service or bondage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abdow can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, where it is mentioned in relation to a prominent figure named Abdul-Aziz Abdow, who was a renowned scholar and philosopher in the Islamic world. This suggests that the name had already gained some recognition and importance by that time.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Abdou, Abduh, and Abdo. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and linguistic adaptations. Interestingly, some sources also indicate that the name may have been associated with certain place names or geographic locations, although the specifics remain uncertain.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Abdow. One such figure was Hafiz Ibrahim Abdow (1710-1782), a celebrated poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary tradition of the Ottoman Empire. Another prominent bearer of the name was Muhammad Abdow (1849-1905), an Egyptian scholar and reformist who played a pivotal role in the modernization of Islamic thought.

In the 19th century, the name Abdow gained further recognition with the birth of Qasim Abdow (1856-1924), a renowned Egyptian jurist and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1919 to 1920. Abdow's contributions to the country's legal and political landscape left a lasting impact.

Moving into the 20th century, the name Abdow continued to be associated with influential figures, such as Khalil Abdow (1902-1988), an Egyptian journalist and author who was known for his work in promoting social reform and human rights.

While the surname Abdow has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide insight into the rich heritage and significance of this surname within its region of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdow

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

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

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