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

Abdulhameed, 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 Abdulhameed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdulhameed in America

Abdulhameed is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdulhameed surname appeared 100 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 Abdulhameed.

The history of the last name Abdulhameed

The surname ABDULHAMEED is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic name "Abdul Hameed" which means "the servant of the Praised One" or "the servant of the Praiseworthy." It is a combination of the Arabic words "Abdul" meaning "servant" and "Hameed" meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy."

This name has its roots in the Islamic faith, where it is believed to have first emerged during the early years of Islam in the 7th century CE. The name was likely given to individuals who were devoted to their religious beliefs and sought to serve God, who is referred to as "the Praised One" or "the Praiseworthy" in Islamic teachings.

The earliest known records of the name ABDULHAMEED can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was commonly used among Arab communities in the Middle East and North Africa. In the 10th century CE, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist named Abdul Hameed al-Isfahani lived in the city of Isfahan, which is now located in modern-day Iran.

Another notable figure with the surname ABDULHAMEED was Abdul Hameed Khan, a prominent military leader and statesman who lived in the 18th century and served as the Prime Minister of the Durrani Empire, which spanned parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

In the 19th century, Abdul Hameed II was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling from 1876 to 1909. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize the empire and strengthen its military forces.

More recently, Abdul Hameed Khan Bhashani was a prominent Bengali politician and statesman who played a significant role in the independence movement of Bangladesh in the 20th century. He was born in 1901 and passed away in 1976.

Another notable figure with the surname ABDULHAMEED is Abdul Hameed Dogar, a Pakistani jurist who served as the Chief Justice of Pakistan from 2005 to 2007.

While the surname ABDULHAMEED has its origins in the Arab world, it has since spread to various parts of the globe due to migration and cultural diffusion. However, it remains particularly prevalent in regions with significant Muslim populations, such as the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdulhameed

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

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

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