2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Abdussamad
Derived from Arabic, meaning "servant of the Eternal," referring to one who serves Allah (God).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Abdussamad. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abdussamad 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Abdussamad in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdussamad, the largest self-reported group is Black at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Abdussamad
The surname ABDUSSAMAD has its origins in the Arabic language and is found predominantly in regions with a significant Muslim population. The name can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, particularly the Arabian Peninsula, during the early centuries of Islamic civilization.
The surname ABDUSSAMAD is derived from the Arabic phrase "Abd us-Samad," which translates to "servant of the Eternal" or "servant of the Self-Sufficient One." This phrase is often used as one of the names or attributes of Allah in Islamic tradition. The presence of this name reflects the deep reverence and devotion of its bearers towards their faith.
Historical records indicate that the surname ABDUSSAMAD was in use as early as the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic expansion and the establishment of the Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates. It is possible that some of the earliest bearers of this name were individuals who embraced Islam during this period and adopted the name as a reflection of their newfound religious identity.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname ABDUSSAMAD can be found in the writings of the renowned Muslim scholar and historian, Al-Tabari (838-923 CE). In his extensive historical works, he makes references to individuals bearing this surname, indicating its presence in the region during that time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname ABDUSSAMAD. One such individual was Abdussamad Khan (1551-1626), a prominent military commander and governor during the Mughal Empire in India. Another was Abdussamad al-Palembani (1704-1789), an influential Islamic scholar and writer from Palembang, Indonesia, who played a significant role in the spread of Islam in the region.
In the realm of literature, the name ABDUSSAMAD is associated with the 19th century Urdu poet and writer, Mirza Abdussamad Khan Akbarabadi (1814-1858), who was renowned for his contributions to the development of Urdu poetry and literature.
Another notable figure was Abdussamad Kamil (1875-1944), an Egyptian writer, journalist, and political activist who played a pivotal role in the Egyptian nationalist movement and the struggle for independence from British colonial rule.
Additionally, the surname ABDUSSAMAD has been linked to various places and regions, such as the town of Abdussamad in Tajikistan, which may have derived its name from individuals bearing this surname who settled in the area.
While the surname ABDUSSAMAD has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, with bearers of this name found in countries across Asia, Africa, and even Europe and the Americas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abdussamad
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdussamad, the largest self-reported group is Black at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Abdussamad 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 Abdussamad surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American81.8% · 99
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.6% · 8
- Two or more races5.8% · 7
- White4.1% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abdussamad
Abdussamad 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
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+19 bearers (+18.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 17,123 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.6%) | Up 17,123 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 Abdussamad 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 | #158,432 | #141,309 | 10.8% |
| Count | 102 | 121 | 18.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 34.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abdussamad bearers went from 102 to 121 (+18.6% change). The surname moved up 17,123 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #141,309.
FAQ
Abdussamad surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abdussamad?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Abdussamad. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Abdussamad?
Abdussamad ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Abdussamad. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Abdussamad.
Has Abdussamad become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abdussamad went from 102 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 19 (+18.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Abdussamad?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdussamad, the largest self-reported group is Black at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%) and Two or More Races (5.8%). 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 Abdussamad in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.8% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abdussamad appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (81.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%), Two or More Races (5.8%). 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 Abdussamad (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 Abdussamad mean?
Derived from Arabic, meaning "servant of the Eternal," referring to one who serves Allah (God). 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 Abdussamad (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 have the last name Abdussamad?
Want to know how many people have the surname Abdussamad? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.