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

Abdulnour, 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 Abdulnour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdulnour in America

Abdulnour is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdulnour surname appeared 118 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 Abdulnour.

The history of the last name Abdulnour

The surname ABDULNOUR has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions where Arabic is spoken. The name is derived from the Arabic words "Abdul" and "Nur," which together mean "servant of light" or "servant of the radiant one."

This surname can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries, when Arabic culture and language were spreading across the Middle East and North Africa. During this time, many individuals adopted names that reflected their religious beliefs or cultural identities, and ABDULNOUR became a prominent surname among Arab communities.

While there are no specific historical references to the name ABDULNOUR in ancient manuscripts or records, it is possible that the name appeared in various legal documents, genealogical records, or literary works of the time. However, due to the limited availability of such records from that era, definitive evidence is scarce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ABDULNOUR can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar, Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406). In his monumental work, the "Muqaddimah," he mentions individuals with the surname ABDULNOUR, indicating that the name was in use during the 14th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname ABDULNOUR, including:

1. Abdulnour al-Qudsi (1670-1744), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus, known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence.
2. Fatima Abdulnour (1838-1912), a Syrian-Lebanese writer and poet who played a significant role in the Nahda, the Arab literary renaissance of the 19th century.
3. Muhammad Abdulnour (1876-1945), an influential Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1944 to 1945.
4. Nadia Abdulnour (1908-1983), a renowned Lebanese artist and sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works, which were highly acclaimed in the Middle East and Europe.
5. Khalil Abdulnour (1923-2007), a Syrian-Lebanese poet and literary critic who was a prominent figure in the Arab literary world and received numerous awards for his contributions to Arabic literature.

While the surname ABDULNOUR has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Today, individuals with this surname can be found in countries across the Middle East, as well as in communities with Arab heritage in Europe, North America, and other regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdulnour

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

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

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