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

Abdulsalaam, 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 Abdulsalaam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdulsalaam in America

Abdulsalaam is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdulsalaam surname appeared 116 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 Abdulsalaam.

The history of the last name Abdulsalaam

The surname ABDULSALAAM is of Arabic origin, derived from the combination of the Arabic words 'Abdul' meaning 'servant' and 'Salaam' meaning 'peace'. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE.

The name ABDULSALAAM was likely first used by individuals who embraced Islam and adopted Arabic names as a reflection of their faith. The Islamic naming tradition often combines the word 'Abdul' with one of the 99 names of Allah, in this case, 'Salaam'.

In the early centuries of Islam, the name ABDULSALAAM may have appeared in various historical records, such as birth registries, legal documents, and religious texts. However, due to the limited preservation of ancient records, specific references are scarce.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname ABDULSALAAM was Abu Abdulsalaam al-Arji, a renowned Muslim scholar and poet who lived in Andalusia (modern-day Spain) during the 11th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of Arabic linguistics and literature.

Another notable figure was Abdulsalaam al-Muzaffar, a 12th-century Ayyubid ruler who governed parts of modern-day Syria and Lebanon. He was known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to strengthen the Ayyubid dynasty's control over the region.

In the 13th century, Abdulsalaam ibn Ahmad al-Lakhmi was a prominent scholar and jurist from Yemen. He wrote several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and was respected for his expertise in the Shafi'i school of Islamic law.

During the Ottoman Empire, Abdulsalaam Efendi was a renowned calligrapher and painter who lived in the 16th century. His works, particularly his calligraphic masterpieces, adorned many mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman territories.

Another notable figure was Abdulsalaam Arif, an Iraqi politician and military officer who served as the President of Iraq from 1963 to 1966. He played a significant role in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the Iraqi Republic.

Throughout history, the surname ABDULSALAAM has been found in various regions with significant Muslim populations, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe where Muslim communities have existed for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdulsalaam

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

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

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