2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Abdulsalaam
Derived from Arabic, meaning "servant of the All-Peaceful," referring to one who serves Allah, the bringer of peace.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Abdulsalaam. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abdulsalaam 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.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Abdulsalaam in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdulsalaam, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abdulsalaam
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdulsalaam, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Abdulsalaam 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 Abdulsalaam surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.6% · 103
- Two or more races5.9% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.4% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- White1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abdulsalaam
Abdulsalaam appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 361 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 Abdulsalaam 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 | #143,149 | #142,788 | 0.3% |
| Count | 116 | 119 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abdulsalaam bearers went from 116 to 119 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 361 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #142,788.
FAQ
Abdulsalaam surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abdulsalaam?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Abdulsalaam. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Abdulsalaam?
Abdulsalaam ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Abdulsalaam. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Abdulsalaam.
Has Abdulsalaam become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abdulsalaam went from 116 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Abdulsalaam?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdulsalaam, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.4%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Abdulsalaam in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abdulsalaam appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (86.6%), Two or More Races (5.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.4%). 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 Abdulsalaam (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 Abdulsalaam mean?
Derived from Arabic, meaning "servant of the All-Peaceful," referring to one who serves Allah, the bringer of peace. 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 Abdulsalaam (0.04 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 people are called Abdulsalaam?
If you just want to know how common the surname Abdulsalaam is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.