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

Abuzaid, 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 Abuzaid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abuzaid in America

Abuzaid is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abuzaid surname appeared 197 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 Abuzaid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abuzaid 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 Abuzaid

The surname Abuzaid has its origins in the Arabic language, and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, likely in regions that are now part of modern-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, or the surrounding areas. The name is derived from the Arabic phrase "Abu Zaid," which translates to "father of Zaid" or "son of Zaid," suggesting that it may have initially been a patronymic name used to identify individuals based on their father's or ancestor's name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abuzaid can be found in historical documents dating back to the 7th century AD, during the early years of the Islamic caliphate. It is mentioned in some of the earliest Arabic manuscripts and chronicles, which were written to document the lives of prominent figures and events from that era.

In the 10th century, an influential Muslim scholar and historian named Al-Abuzaid al-Baghdadi (920-996 AD) gained recognition for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). His writings and contributions to Islamic scholarship helped to establish the name Abuzaid within the intellectual circles of the time.

During the medieval period, the name Abuzaid appeared in various historical records and documents across the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure was Abu Zaid al-Balkhi (850-934 AD), a Persian polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of geography, mathematics, and astronomy.

In more recent history, the surname Abuzaid has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Salah Abuzaid (1924-2008), a prominent Sudanese politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Sudan from 1965 to 1966.

2. Khalid Abuzaid (born 1955), a Saudi Arabian actor and comedian known for his work in numerous television series and films.

3. Nasser Abuzaid (born 1943), an Egyptian scholar and former head of the International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World.

4. Yousef Abuzaid (born 1952), a Kuwaiti businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Abuzaid Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the Middle East.

5. Hamad Abuzaid (born 1979), a professional footballer from Saudi Arabia who played as a midfielder for various clubs, including Al-Ahli and Al-Hazem.

The name Abuzaid has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations throughout the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, where it is believed to have originated. However, due to the absence of comprehensive historical records, the precise origins and early migrations of individuals bearing this surname remain somewhat obscure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abuzaid

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

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

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