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

Abudayeh, 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 Abudayeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abudayeh in America

Abudayeh is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abudayeh surname appeared 113 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 Abudayeh.

The history of the last name Abudayeh

The surname ABUDAYEH originates from the Arabic language and is most commonly found in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in Palestine and Jordan. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name ABUDAYEH is derived from the Arabic phrase "Abu Dayeh," which translates to "father of the village." This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by a prominent figure or leader in a particular village or community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ABUDAYEH can be found in the historical records of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over parts of the Middle East from the 14th to the early 20th century. The name appears in various administrative documents and tax records from that era.

During the 19th century, the ABUDAYEH surname gained more prominence in the region, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Muhammad Abudayeh (1842-1905), a Palestinian scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the literary and cultural scene of his time.

Another prominent bearer of the ABUDAYEH name was Ibrahim Abudayeh (1876-1944), a Palestinian politician and businessman who played a role in the early 20th century Palestinian national movement.

In the 20th century, the ABUDAYEH surname continued to be associated with influential figures in various fields. For instance, Salim Abudayeh (1920-2002) was a renowned Palestinian artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited globally.

Additionally, the name ABUDAYEH has been linked to certain geographical locations in Palestine and Jordan, such as the village of Abudayeh near Hebron, which may have been the original place from which the surname emerged.

As the ABUDAYEH family spread across the region and beyond, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Abu Dayeh, Abudayah, and Abudayyeh, among others. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained consistent.

Throughout history, the ABUDAYEH surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have contributed to various aspects of society, including academia, literature, politics, and the arts, reflecting the rich cultural heritage associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abudayeh

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

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 Abudayeh 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.

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

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