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

Alasadi, 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 Alasadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alasadi in America

Alasadi is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alasadi surname appeared 174 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 Alasadi.

The history of the last name Alasadi

The surname ALASADI is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic phrase "al-asadi," which translates to "the lion-like" or "the brave one." This name was likely bestowed upon individuals who displayed traits of courage, strength, and bravery, similar to the characteristics associated with lions.

The earliest records of the ALASADI name can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various Arabic manuscripts and chronicles. One notable mention was found in the writings of the renowned historian and geographer Al-Muqaddasi, who documented the presence of an ALASADI family in the city of Basra, located in present-day Iraq.

During the 11th century, the ALASADI name gained prominence in the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean region. Several members of the ALASADI clan held important positions within the Seljuk military and administrative ranks, including Abu Bakr al-Alasadi (1020-1085), a prominent military commander who played a crucial role in the Seljuk conquests.

As the centuries passed, the ALASADI surname spread across various regions of the Islamic world, including parts of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. In the 13th century, during the Reconquista period in Spain, the name ALASADI appeared in records documenting the presence of Moorish families in the city of Granada.

One of the most renowned figures in history bearing the ALASADI surname was the 14th-century Arab historian and scholar Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), whose full name was Abd al-Rahman ibn Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Alasadi. His seminal work, the "Muqaddimah," is considered a pioneering treatise in the fields of historiography, sociology, and economics.

Another notable figure was the 16th-century Ottoman scholar and jurist Mustafa al-Alasadi (1492-1567), who served as the chief judge (qadi) of Istanbul and played a significant role in shaping the legal and educational systems of the Ottoman Empire.

In the 18th century, the ALASADI name gained prominence in the Arabian Gulf region, particularly in the city of Basra, Iraq, where several prominent families bearing this surname were involved in trade and commerce. One such individual was Abdulrahman al-Alasadi (1735-1812), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several mosques and schools in the region.

Over the centuries, the ALASADI surname has been associated with various lineages and families across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe, reflecting the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the regions where it has been present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alasadi

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

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 Alasadi 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.

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

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