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

Aboud, 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 Aboud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aboud in America

Aboud is the 32792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aboud surname appeared 700 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 Aboud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aboud 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 Aboud

The surname Aboud has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 7th or 8th century CE during the early Islamic period. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word 'abid', meaning 'worshipper' or 'servant of God'.

One of the earliest known references to the Aboud name can be found in historical records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa between 750-1258 CE. These records mention several individuals with the surname Aboud holding administrative positions within the caliphate's bureaucracy.

During the Crusades, which took place between the 11th and 13th centuries, there are accounts of individuals bearing the Aboud name living in the coastal cities of the Levant, such as Sidon and Tripoli. These areas were often contested between the Crusaders and the Muslim rulers of the region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Salah al-Din Aboud was a prominent scholar and theologian in Damascus. He authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy, some of which are still studied today.

The Aboud surname can also be traced to various villages and towns in the Lebanese mountains, particularly in regions such as the Chouf and Keserwan districts. These areas have long been home to Christian communities, and it is likely that the name was adopted by some families who converted to Christianity over the centuries.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Aboud name in the English language can be found in the writings of the 17th-century English traveler and writer, Henry Maundrell. In his book "A Journey from Aleppo to Jerusalem in 1697", he mentions encountering a family with the surname Aboud in the village of Sidon.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the Aboud surname throughout history are:

1. Ibrahim Aboud (1885-1962), a prominent Lebanese politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Lebanon from 1943 to 1945.

2. Bassam Aboud (1922-2001), a Syrian painter and sculptor known for his abstract works and his contributions to the modern art movement in the Arab world.

3. Miriam Aboud (1926-2014), a Lebanese writer and novelist whose works explored themes of identity, displacement, and the struggles of women in the Middle East.

4. Samir Aboud (born 1938), a Lebanese-Canadian businessman and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions.

5. Saad Aboud (born 1974), a Syrian-American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aboud

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

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

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