2000
#55,609
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 345
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Abdulkarim
Servant of the generous one, derived from the Arabic name Abd al-Karim, referring to a servant of God.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 797 Americans carry the last name Abdulkarim. That puts it at #34,988 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 430,056 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abdulkarim surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Abdulkarim with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
797
1 in 430,056
Census rank
#34,988
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
695
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 695 bearers of the surname Abdulkarim in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34988th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdulkarim, the largest self-reported group is White at 43.6%. The next largest groups are Black (36.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (10.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Abdulkarim
The surname ABDULKARIM originates from the Arabic language and is most commonly found in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Kuwait. The name is derived from the Arabic words "Abdul" meaning "servant" and "Karim" meaning "generous" or "noble." Therefore, ABDULKARIM can be translated to mean "servant of the Generous One" or "servant of the Noble One," referring to God in Islamic tradition.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname ABDULKARIM can be traced back to the 7th century AD, around the time of the Islamic conquests and the spread of the Arabic language across the Middle East and North Africa. It is believed that the name was initially borne by individuals who embraced Islam and adopted Arabic names as a sign of their religious devotion.
Historical records show that ABDULKARIM was a relatively common name among scholars, religious leaders, and prominent figures in the early Islamic world. One notable example is Abdul-Karim al-Jili, a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher who lived in the 15th century and authored several influential works on Islamic spirituality.
Another significant figure with the surname ABDULKARIM was Abdul-Karim Qasim, an Iraqi politician and military leader who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 1958 to 1963. He played a pivotal role in overthrowing the Iraqi monarchy and establishing a republic, but his rule was marred by political instability and conflict.
In the literary realm, Abdul-Karim al-Jili, an 18th-century Egyptian writer and scholar, is known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his work on the interpretation of the Qur'an.
Moving to the modern era, Abdul-Karim al-Arashi was a prominent Yemeni politician and diplomat who served as the President of Yemen from 1988 to 1990. He played a crucial role in the unification of North and South Yemen in 1990.
Another notable figure bearing the surname ABDULKARIM is Abdul-Karim al-Eryani, a Yemeni politician and former Prime Minister of Yemen, who held office from 1998 to 2001.
While the surname ABDULKARIM has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals with this surname can be found in various regions, each with their unique stories and contributions to their respective societies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abdulkarim
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdulkarim, the largest self-reported group is White at 43.6%. The next largest groups are Black (36.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (10.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Abdulkarim bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Abdulkarim surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White43.6% · 303
- Black or African American36.0% · 250
- Asian and Pacific Islander10.8% · 75
- Two or more races6.9% · 48
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 19
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abdulkarim
Abdulkarim appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#45,569
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 469
+124 bearers (+35.9%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Up 10,040 places
2020
#34,988
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 695
+226 bearers (+48.2%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Up 10,581 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #55,609 | 345 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #45,569 | 469 | 0.16 | +124 bearers (+35.9%) | Up 10,040 places |
| 2020 | #34,988 | 695 | 0.23 | +226 bearers (+48.2%) | Up 10,581 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Abdulkarim surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,569 | #34,988 | 23.2% |
| Count | 469 | 695 | 48.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.23 | 45.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abdulkarim bearers went from 469 to 695 (+48.2% change). The surname moved up 10,581 positions in the national ranking, going from #45,569 to #34,988.
FAQ
Abdulkarim surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abdulkarim?
Name Census estimates that about 797 living Americans carry the surname Abdulkarim. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 430,056 residents.
How common is Abdulkarim?
Abdulkarim ranks #34,988 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 695 people with the surname Abdulkarim. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (797), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.23 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Abdulkarim.
Has Abdulkarim become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abdulkarim went from 469 recorded bearers to 695. That is an increase of 226 (+48.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #45,569 to #34,988.
What does the Census say about the background of Abdulkarim?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdulkarim, the largest self-reported group is White at 43.6%. The next largest groups are Black (36.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (10.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Abdulkarim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 43.6% (303 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abdulkarim appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (43.6%), Black (36.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (10.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Abdulkarim (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Abdulkarim mean?
Servant of the generous one, derived from the Arabic name Abd al-Karim, referring to a servant of God. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Abdulkarim (0.23 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Abdulkarim?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.