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

Abood, 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 Abood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abood in America

Abood is the 29947th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abood surname appeared 784 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 Abood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abood 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 Abood

The surname ABOOD is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East. It is believed to have emerged in the 7th or 8th century AD, around the time of the Islamic conquests and the spread of the Arabic language across the region.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in ancient Islamic texts and genealogical records from the Middle Ages. The name ABOOD is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "abud," which means "servant" or "worshipper." This could suggest that the name was initially given to individuals who were devout followers of Islam or those who worked in religious institutions.

As the Arabic culture and language spread across the Mediterranean and into parts of Europe, the name ABOOD likely traveled with traders, scholars, and settlers. In some regions, the name may have been adopted and adapted to local linguistic traditions, resulting in slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.

One notable figure bearing the surname ABOOD was Abdallah ibn Abood, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in Cordoba, Spain, during the 10th century. His writings on Islamic law and theology were widely influential during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Iberia.

In the 12th century, there are records of a merchant named Khalil ABOOD who was part of a trade caravan that traveled along the Silk Road, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas between the Middle East and Central Asia.

During the Ottoman Empire, a prominent military commander named Mustafa ABOOD is mentioned in historical accounts from the 16th century. He is said to have played a significant role in the Ottoman conquests of the Balkans and Eastern Europe.

In the 18th century, a poet and calligrapher named Fatima ABOOD gained recognition for her contributions to Arabic literature and the art of beautiful handwriting. Her works were celebrated for their eloquence and artistic merit.

As the name ABOOD spread across the globe, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. While the specific origins of the name can be traced back to the Middle East, its legacy has been shaped by the numerous cultures and communities that have embraced it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abood

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

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

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