2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Alidina
A surname derived from the Arabic name 'Ali' meaning 'high' or 'noble'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Alidina. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alidina surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Alidina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alidina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 79.1%. The next largest groups are Black (9.6%) and White (7.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alidina
The surname ALIDINA originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Gujarat and Sindh. It is a Muslim name that traces its roots back to the Arabic language. The name ALIDINA is derived from the Arabic name 'Ali', which means 'exalted' or 'sublime', combined with the Persian suffix '-dina', meaning 'follower of the faith'.
In the early centuries of Islam, the name ALIDINA was likely adopted by individuals who were devotees or followers of Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. Ali played a significant role in the early years of Islam and was revered by many Muslims, particularly the Shia sect.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname ALIDINA can be found in historical documents from the regions of Gujarat and Sindh, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. During this period, these regions were under the rule of various Muslim dynasties, including the Mughal Empire, which facilitated the spread of Islamic culture and names.
One notable individual with the surname ALIDINA was Mirza Ali Muhammad Khan Alidina (1849-1927), a prominent figure in the Ismaili Muslim community. He served as the governor of the Khyber Pass region during the British Raj and played a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability in the area.
Another noteworthy individual was Habib Alidina (1886-1964), a renowned Ismaili Muslim scholar and author from Gujarat. He wrote several books on Islamic philosophy and teachings, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the early 20th century, Mohammad Alidina (1901-1978) was a well-known businessman and philanthropist based in Bombay (now Mumbai). He established several educational institutions and charitable organizations, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of education and social welfare.
The surname ALIDINA has also been associated with prominent figures in the field of sports. One such individual was Akbar Alidina (1920-1998), a renowned cricketer from Bombay who represented the Indian cricket team in the 1940s and 1950s.
Another notable figure was Gulam Alidina (1932-2008), a talented squash player from Pakistan. He won numerous national and international tournaments and was regarded as one of the best squash players of his era.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alidina
Among Census respondents with the surname Alidina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 79.1%. The next largest groups are Black (9.6%) and White (7.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Alidina bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Alidina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander79.1% · 91
- Black or African American9.6% · 11
- White7.0% · 8
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alidina
Alidina appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,616 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,616 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Alidina surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #145,757 | -1.1% |
| Count | 115 | 115 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alidina bearers went from 115 to 115 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,616 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #145,757.
FAQ
Alidina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alidina?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Alidina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Alidina?
Alidina ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Alidina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Alidina.
Has Alidina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alidina went from 115 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Alidina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alidina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 79.1%. The next largest groups are Black (9.6%) and White (7.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Alidina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.1% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alidina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (79.1%), Black (9.6%), White (7.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Alidina (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Alidina mean?
A surname derived from the Arabic name 'Ali' meaning 'high' or 'noble'. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Alidina (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Alidina?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.