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

Alghamdi, 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 Alghamdi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alghamdi in America

Alghamdi is the 46138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alghamdi surname appeared 462 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 Alghamdi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alghamdi 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 Alghamdi

The surname ALGHAMDI originated from the Arabian Peninsula, specifically from the region of western Saudi Arabia, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "ghamid," which means "to immerse" or "to plunge," and is likely a reference to an ancestor who was known for immersing themselves or taking the plunge in a particular activity or endeavor.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name ALGHAMDI can be found in the archives of the Al-Ghamdi tribe, a prominent Arab tribe that traces its roots back to the 7th century. The tribe played a significant role in the early spread of Islam and was known for its valor and loyalty to the Prophet Muhammad.

In the 10th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist named Abu Bakr Al-Ghamdi made significant contributions to the study of Islamic law and jurisprudence. He was born in the city of Mecca in 920 AD and is considered one of the most influential figures in the field of Islamic jurisprudence during that era.

The name ALGHAMDI is also associated with the historic city of Al-Ghamdi, located in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. This city, which dates back to the 7th century, was once a thriving center of trade and commerce, and it is believed that many members of the Al-Ghamdi tribe settled in the area, leading to the eventual adoption of the surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname ALGHAMDI, including:

1. Abdul Aziz Al-Ghamdi (1893-1973), a prominent Saudi Arabian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1953 to 1955.
2. Saleh Al-Ghamdi (1908-1977), a Saudi Arabian historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Arabian Peninsula.
3. Khalid Al-Ghamdi (born 1958), a Saudi Arabian businessman and philanthropist who is the founder of the Al-Ghamdi Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors.
4. Saeed Al-Ghamdi (born 1965), a Saudi Arabian novelist and short story writer known for his works that explore contemporary issues in Saudi society.
5. Fatima Al-Ghamdi (born 1976), a Saudi Arabian activist and advocate for women's rights who has campaigned for reforms and greater opportunities for women in her country.

The surname ALGHAMDI continues to be widely used across the Arabian Peninsula and among Saudi Arabian communities around the world, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this ancient name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alghamdi

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

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

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