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

Abdullayev, 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 Abdullayev surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdullayev in America

Abdullayev is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdullayev surname appeared 142 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 Abdullayev.

The history of the last name Abdullayev

The surname Abdullayev is of Azerbaijani origin, originating from the region of modern-day Azerbaijan and surrounding areas. It is derived from the Arabic personal name Abdullah, which means "servant of Allah" or "servant of God." The suffix "-yev" is a common patronymic ending in Azerbaijani surnames, indicating "son of."

Historically, the name Abdullayev can be traced back to the 14th century, during the reign of the Jalayirid dynasty in Azerbaijan. The earliest recorded instance of the name appears in a manuscript from 1372, which mentions an individual named Abdulla Abdullayev, a prominent scholar and calligrapher from the city of Tabriz.

In the 16th century, the name Abdullayev is found in records from the Safavid Empire, which ruled over Azerbaijan and parts of modern-day Iran and Turkey. One notable figure was Mirza Abdullayev, a respected poet and writer who lived during the reign of Shah Tahmasp I (1524-1576).

During the 19th century, the surname Abdullayev gained prominence in the Russian Empire, which had annexed parts of the Caucasus region, including Azerbaijan. Haji Abdullayev (1810-1878) was a prominent merchant and philanthropist from the city of Baku, known for his contributions to education and social welfare.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Abdullayev was Mirza Fatali Akhundov (1812-1878), a renowned Azerbaijani playwright, philosopher, and founder of modern literary criticism in the region. His works, such as "The Adventurous Molla Nasreddin" and "The Story of Monsieur Jordan the Botanist and the Celebrated Sorcerer," are considered classics of Azerbaijani literature.

In the 20th century, Jamo Abdullayev (1892-1938) was a prominent Azerbaijani actor and director who played a significant role in the development of Azerbaijani theater. He is remembered for his performances in plays by Azerbaijani and Russian playwrights, as well as his contributions to the establishment of the Azerbaijan State Theater of Opera and Ballet.

Gara Abdullayev (1917-1986) was another influential figure from Azerbaijan, known for his work as a composer and conductor. He composed numerous orchestral works, ballets, and film scores, and served as the principal conductor of the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra for many years.

The surname Abdullayev continues to be prevalent in Azerbaijan and among Azerbaijani communities around the world, reflecting its deep-rooted historical and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdullayev

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

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

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