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

Abdulai, 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 Abdulai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdulai in America

Abdulai is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdulai surname appeared 201 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 Abdulai.

The history of the last name Abdulai

The surname ABDULAI is of Ghanaian origin, derived from the personal name Abdul, which in turn is derived from the Arabic عَبْد الله (ʿabd-ullāh), meaning "servant of Allah". This name was likely introduced to Ghana through Islamic influence and trade networks during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname ABDULAI can be traced back to the 17th century, where it appears in historical records from the Ashanti Empire, a powerful kingdom that dominated much of present-day Ghana. The name was initially associated with individuals who had embraced Islam or had Muslim ancestry.

One notable historical figure with the surname ABDULAI was Nana Abdulai, a prominent chief and military leader of the Ashanti Empire in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in defending the empire against British colonial attempts to subjugate the region.

Another significant figure was Abdulai Iddrisu, a renowned Islamic scholar and teacher who lived in the early 19th century. He established several Quranic schools and contributed significantly to the spread of Islamic education in Ghana.

In the late 19th century, Abdulai Mahama emerged as a prominent figure in the resistance against British colonial rule. He led a series of uprisings and campaigns against the British forces, becoming a symbol of Ghanaian resistance and independence.

During the 20th century, the surname ABDULAI gained wider recognition in Ghana, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such individual was Alhaji Abdulai Ibrahim, a influential businessman and philanthropist who founded the Alhaji Abdulai Ibrahim Foundation, dedicated to promoting education and social welfare in Ghana.

Another prominent figure was Alhaji Abdulai Adam, a renowned diplomat who served as Ghana's ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, in the latter half of the 20th century.

While the surname ABDULAI has its roots in Islamic tradition, it has become firmly established as a part of Ghanaian culture and identity, transcending religious boundaries and embraced by people of diverse backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdulai

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

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

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