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

Adib, 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 Adib surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adib in America

Adib is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adib surname appeared 252 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 Adib.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adib 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 Adib

The surname ADIB has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing its roots back to the Middle East, particularly the region now known as Lebanon. The name itself is derived from the Arabic word "adib," which translates to "cultured" or "well-mannered." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who embodied these qualities or were known for their education and refinement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ADIB can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, when it appeared in records belonging to a prominent family in the city of Tripoli, Lebanon. This family played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the region during that time period.

As the name spread throughout the Middle East, variations in spelling emerged, such as ADDIB and ADEEB. These variations likely reflected local dialects and linguistic influences, as well as the fluidity of written languages before standardization became more widespread.

In the 14th century, the name ADIB gained further prominence when it was associated with a renowned scholar and poet, Abu Bakr al-Adib, who was born in Damascus in 1303. His works were widely celebrated and contributed to the rich literary traditions of the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname ADIB was Ahmed al-Adib, a 16th-century cartographer and geographer from Cairo, Egypt. His detailed maps and writings on the geography of the Middle East and North Africa were highly influential during his time and continue to be studied by scholars today.

In the 19th century, the ADIB surname gained international recognition with the birth of Ismail Mustafa al-Adib, a prominent Lebanese writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Arab Renaissance movement. Born in 1859 in Beirut, his works addressed social and political issues and were instrumental in shaping the cultural landscape of the region.

As the Lebanese diaspora spread around the world, the surname ADIB traveled with them, finding new homes in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and various parts of Europe. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Middle East, its legacy has been enriched by the diverse experiences and contributions of those who carry it across different cultures and generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adib

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

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

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