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

Abdurrahman, 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 Abdurrahman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdurrahman in America

Abdurrahman is the 37442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdurrahman surname appeared 595 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 Abdurrahman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abdurrahman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abdurrahman

The surname ABDURRAHMAN has its origins in the Arabic language and is found predominantly in countries with significant Muslim populations. The name is derived from the combination of the words "Abd" meaning "servant" and "ur-Rahman" meaning "of the Most Merciful," referring to Allah or God.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 7th century CE, shortly after the establishment of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. As Muslim communities spread across various regions, the name gained popularity and became more widely adopted.

One of the earliest historical references to the name ABDURRAHMAN can be found in the accounts of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE. During this period, several individuals bearing the name held prominent positions within the caliphate's administration and military ranks.

In the 9th century, a renowned Muslim scholar and jurist named Abdurrahman al-Awza'i (707-774 CE) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His works and teachings had a lasting impact on the development of Sharia law.

Another notable figure was Abdurrahman I (788-859 CE), the founder of the Umayyad Emirate of Cordoba in present-day Spain. He played a pivotal role in establishing Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula and is celebrated for his leadership and patronage of arts and sciences.

During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 13th to the early 20th century, the name ABDURRAHMAN was commonly found among the ruling elite and military leaders. One such individual was Abdurrahman Pasha (1588-1659 CE), a prominent Ottoman grand vizier and military commander known for his victories against the Habsburgs.

In more recent history, Abdurrahman Khan (1844-1901 CE) was the Emir of Afghanistan who ruled from 1880 to 1901. He is credited with modernizing and unifying the country during his reign, establishing a centralized government and introducing reforms.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the surname ABDURRAHMAN, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance in various regions and time periods throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdurrahman

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

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 Abdurrahman 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abdurrahman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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