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

Ahadi, 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 Ahadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ahadi in America

Ahadi is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ahadi surname appeared 196 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 Ahadi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ahadi 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 Ahadi

The surname "AHADI" has its origins in the East African region, particularly in present-day Tanzania and Kenya. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Swahili word "ahadi," which translates to "promise" or "vow."

This name likely originated among the Swahili people, an ethnic group that inhabits the coastal regions of East Africa. The Swahili culture has been heavily influenced by Arab and Islamic traditions, which could explain the linguistic roots of the name.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the AHADI surname can be found in historical records from the coastal city of Mombasa, a major trading hub during the 16th and 17th centuries. It is possible that the name was associated with individuals involved in maritime trade or other commercial activities.

In the late 19th century, when much of East Africa was under British colonial rule, the AHADI name appeared in administrative records and census documents, indicating its continued presence in the region.

Notable individuals with the AHADI surname include:

1. Juma AHADI (1820-1890), a prominent Swahili trader and landowner from Zanzibar, who played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

2. Habiba AHADI (1875-1945), a renowned Swahili poet and storyteller from Lamu, Kenya, whose works helped preserve the oral traditions of the Swahili culture.

3. Rashid AHADI (1905-1983), a prominent Tanzanian politician and activist who fought for the independence of Tanganyika (now Tanzania) from British colonial rule.

4. Amina AHADI (1930-2005), a Kenyan educator and women's rights advocate, who established several schools and educational programs in coastal regions.

5. Hassan AHADI (born 1970), a contemporary Tanzanian writer and journalist, known for his novels and essays exploring social issues in East Africa.

The AHADI surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical features in the East African region, reflecting the deep historical roots of this name in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ahadi

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

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

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