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

Abodeely, 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 Abodeely surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abodeely in America

Abodeely is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abodeely surname appeared 144 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 Abodeely.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abodeely 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 Abodeely

The surname Abodeely is believed to have originated from the Arabic language. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle East, particularly in regions like Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. The name is thought to have derived from an old Arabic word or phrase, possibly related to a geographic location or an occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Abodeely surname dates back to the 16th century in Ottoman Empire records. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled with variations such as Aboodily or Abudili, reflecting the local dialects and scribal styles of the time.

In the 18th century, the Abodeely name appeared in several historical manuscripts and documents from the Levant region. These mentions often referred to prominent families or individuals engaged in trade, craftsmanship, or scholarly pursuits.

Notable individuals with the Abodeely surname include:

1. Ibrahim Abodeely (1820-1892), a renowned calligrapher and artist from Beirut, Lebanon.
2. Fatima Abodeely (1875-1948), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Damascus, Syria.
3. Khalil Abodeely (1910-1985), a respected architect and urban planner who contributed to the development of modern Amman, Jordan.
4. Nadia Abodeely (born 1945), a celebrated Syrian-born artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally.
5. Salim Abodeely (1920-2003), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who supported various charitable initiatives in Palestine.

The Abodeely surname has also been associated with certain place names or geographic locations in the Middle East, although the precise connections are not always clear. Some examples include the village of Aboud in the West Bank and the town of Deir Abou D'hir in Lebanon, which may have influenced the name's evolution over time.

While the exact origins of the Abodeely surname remain somewhat obscure, its rich history and cultural connections to the Middle East region are evident in its enduring presence and the achievements of those who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abodeely

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

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

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