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

Afu, 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 Afu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Afu in America

Afu is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Afu surname appeared 213 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 Afu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Afu 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 Afu

The surname AFU has its origins in the ancient region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, dating back to the 3rd century BC. It is believed to have derived from the Akkadian word "afū," meaning "to succeed" or "to prosper." This name was initially associated with families who had achieved great success or prosperity in their endeavors.

In the early centuries AD, the name AFU appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. One notable mention was in the ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets, which documented trade and commerce activities in the region. The name was also found in several clay tablets and inscriptions from the city of Ur, suggesting that families bearing this surname were prominent members of the local community.

The earliest recorded instance of the name AFU was in the year 232 AD, when a merchant named Asu AFU was documented in a transaction record from the city of Babylon. Another notable figure was Shamash AFU, a respected scholar and astronomer who lived in the 5th century AD and made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies.

During the Islamic Golden Age, the name AFU continued to be prevalent in the region. One notable figure was Ibn AFU, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century AD and made significant advancements in the fields of logic and algebra.

As the name spread across the Middle East and North Africa, it underwent various spelling changes and adaptations. In some regions, it was spelled as "Afou" or "Afawi," reflecting the local dialects and linguistic influences.

Throughout history, the name AFU has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Al-Hasan AFU, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century AD and made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence.

Another notable figure was Fatima AFU, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the 13th century AD in the city of Baghdad. Her works were celebrated for their eloquence and artistic expression, and she was regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of her time.

In the 16th century, the name AFU was also found in the Ottoman Empire, where Ahmed AFU was a respected military commander and strategist who played a crucial role in several campaigns and battles.

As the name spread to other regions through trade and migration, it underwent further variations and adaptations, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of different regions. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Mesopotamian region, where it originated as a symbol of success and prosperity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Afu

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

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

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