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

Adibi, 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 Adibi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adibi in America

Adibi is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adibi surname appeared 154 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 Adibi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adibi 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 Adibi

The surname ADIBI is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the regions of modern-day Iran and Iraq. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where the word "adibi" means "literary" or "cultured." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with scholars, poets, or those involved in literary pursuits.

During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the regions of Persia and Mesopotamia witnessed a flourishing of arts, sciences, and cultural advancements. It is possible that the surname ADIBI emerged during this period, as individuals who excelled in literary fields were held in high regard.

One of the earliest documented references to the name ADIBI can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Hafiz (1315-1390). In his collection of poetry, he mentions an individual named Adibi, potentially referring to a contemporary literary figure or patron.

Another notable person bearing the surname ADIBI was Ali ibn al-Adibi (c. 1000 AD), a famous Arab writer and scholar from Baghdad. He was renowned for his works on Arabic grammar and rhetoric, and his contributions to the preservation of the Arabic language.

In the 16th century, a Persian scholar and poet named Mirza Mohammad Adibi (c. 1550-1610) gained recognition for his poetic works and his role as a court poet during the Safavid dynasty.

Moving forward in time, Mirza Abdollah Adibi (1822-1898) was a prominent Iranian poet and calligrapher who lived during the Qajar dynasty. His works were widely celebrated, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in Persian literature of that era.

Another notable individual with the surname ADIBI was Gholam Hossein Adibi (1898-1978), an Iranian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1940s.

While the surname ADIBI is not as common in the present day, it continues to carry a legacy of literary and scholarly excellence, rooted in the rich cultural traditions of the Middle Eastern region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adibi

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

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

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