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

Alcindor, 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 Alcindor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alcindor in America

Alcindor is the 34707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alcindor surname appeared 651 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 Alcindor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alcindor 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 Alcindor

The surname Alcindor has its origins in the Middle East, specifically Lebanon and Syria, during the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic name "Al-Kindi," which means "the philosopher" or "the thinker." The name is believed to have been given to individuals who were known for their wisdom and intellectual pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Alcindor can be found in the writings of the Arab philosopher and scientist Al-Kindi, who lived in the 9th century AD. He is considered one of the first philosophers of the Islamic world and is known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics.

The name Alcindor has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, including Alkindus, Alchindus, and Alcendor. These variations can be found in various historical documents and manuscripts from the medieval period.

In the 12th century, a family bearing the name Alcindor is recorded as having settled in the region of Andalusia, Spain, during the Moorish rule. This family is believed to have played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the region.

During the 16th century, a French nobleman named François Alcindor (1490-1557) gained prominence as a military leader and diplomat. He was involved in various campaigns and negotiations during the Italian Wars and served under King Francis I of France.

Another notable figure with the surname Alcindor is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr., 1947), an American professional basketball player and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He was born in New York City and later converted to Islam, changing his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

In the 19th century, a French composer and pianist named Théodore Alcindor (1821-1891) gained recognition for his compositions and performances. He was born in Paris and spent much of his career in France.

Léon Alcindor (1853-1918) was a French artist and painter who was known for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in Marseille and his works were exhibited in various salons and exhibitions in France during his lifetime.

The surname Alcindor has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout history, such as the town of Alcindor in Spain and the Alcindor Hills in Lebanon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alcindor

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

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

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