Al-Kaabi last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Al-Kaabi

A descriptive surname referring to someone from Al Kaabi, a place in Arabia.

Al-Kaabi, 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 Al-Kaabi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Al-Kaabi in America

Al-Kaabi is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Al-Kaabi surname appeared 167 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 Al-Kaabi.

The history of the last name Al-Kaabi

The surname ALKAABI is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the Middle East, specifically the regions of the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "ka'b," which means "heel" or "ankle," suggesting a potential connection to an ancestor's physical characteristics or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALKAABI surname dates back to the 7th century CE, when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic manuscripts and records. This time period coincides with the rise of Islam and the spread of Arabic culture and language throughout the region.

In the 10th century, a prominent figure named Ahmad ibn Muhammad ALKAABI was a renowned scholar and poet from Basra, Iraq. His works and writings contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of Arabic literature and poetry during that era.

During the 12th century, a notable individual named Yusuf ALKAABI was a respected Islamic scholar and theologian from Andalusia, Spain. His contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and religious studies were widely recognized and influential during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.

The ALKAABI surname also has ties to various geographical locations in the Middle East. For instance, the town of Al-Kaabi in modern-day Saudi Arabia is believed to have been named after an influential ALKAABI family that resided in the area.

Another prominent figure with the ALKAABI surname was Abdulrahman ALKAABI, a 15th-century Arab navigator and explorer from the Arabian Peninsula. He is credited with leading several maritime expeditions and establishing trade routes in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf regions.

In the 18th century, a distinguished ALKAABI family was based in Najd, central Arabia, and played a significant role in the region's political and social affairs. One member, Abdullah ALKAABI, was a respected leader and statesman who contributed to the unification of various Arab tribes.

Throughout history, the ALKAABI surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, poets, navigators, and statesmen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Al-Kaabi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Al-Kaabi.

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 Al-Kaabi was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only80.84%135
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races15.57%26
Hispanic Origin(S)%(S)

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 Al-Kaabi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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