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

Abedin, 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 Abedin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abedin in America

Abedin is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abedin surname appeared 474 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 Abedin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abedin 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 Abedin

The surname Abedin is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab world. It is derived from the Arabic word "Abideen," which means "worshippers" or "servants of God." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who were deeply religious or devoted to their faith.

The earliest known records of the Abedin surname date back to the 7th century, during the early years of the Islamic era. It is likely that the name was adopted by families or tribes who played a significant role in the spread of Islam or were closely associated with religious institutions or figures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Abedin name can be found in historical texts and manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over much of the Middle East and parts of North Africa from the 8th to the 13th century. These texts mention individuals with the surname Abedin holding prominent positions within the caliphate's administrative or religious structures.

As the Arab world expanded and trade routes flourished, the Abedin name spread to various regions, including parts of modern-day Iran, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. In some areas, the name may have taken on slight variations in spelling or pronunciation, reflecting local linguistic influences.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the Abedin surname. One such individual was Abu Bakr al-Abedin (born c. 1005 CE), a renowned Sufi scholar and poet from Nishapur, Iran, who made significant contributions to Islamic literature and mysticism.

Another prominent figure was Zaynuddin al-Abedin (1233-1287 CE), a respected Islamic jurist and theologian from Damascus, Syria, who played a crucial role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory.

In the 14th century, Ibn al-Abedin (1318-1386 CE) was a renowned Hanafi scholar and author from Damascus, known for his influential works on Islamic law and theology.

During the Ottoman Empire, the Abedin family held significant influence and power in various regions. One notable member was Ali Pasha Abedin (1744-1827), an Ottoman statesman and governor who served in several provinces, including Tripoli and Damascus.

In more recent times, Huma Abedin (born 1976), an American political staffer and former vice chair of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, is perhaps the most widely recognized figure with the Abedin surname.

While the Abedin name has deep historical roots and a rich cultural heritage, it continues to be carried by individuals around the world, reflecting the global reach and diversity of this ancient surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abedin

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

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

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