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

Alkurdi, 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 Alkurdi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alkurdi in America

Alkurdi is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alkurdi surname appeared 153 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 Alkurdi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alkurdi 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 Alkurdi

The surname ALKURDI is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots to the region of Kurdistan, a historical territory spanning parts of modern-day Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq. Its genesis can be traced back to the medieval period, when the region was a vibrant center of cultural and intellectual exchange.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the chronicles of the 12th century, where a scholar by the name of Al-Kurdi Al-Basri is mentioned. He was a renowned philosopher and poet, renowned for his eloquent writings on Sufism and Islamic mysticism.

The name ALKURDI is derived from the Arabic word "Kurd," which refers to the ethnic group native to the Kurdish regions. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely of Kurdish descent, though the name has since spread far beyond its original geographic confines.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Ahmad Al-Kurdi rose to prominence as a skilled calligrapher and artist. His intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of many mosques and palaces across the region, earning him a place in the annals of Islamic art history.

Another notable individual bearing the surname ALKURDI was Ismail Al-Kurdi, a 16th-century Ottoman traveler and explorer. His detailed accounts of his journeys to far-flung lands provided invaluable insights into the cultures and customs of the regions he visited, making him a pioneer in the field of travel literature.

The 17th century saw the rise of Abdallah Al-Kurdi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist. His influential writings on Islamic jurisprudence and theology earned him a widespread following, and his works continue to be studied and revered by scholars to this day.

Throughout the centuries, the name ALKURDI has been borne by numerous individuals of distinction, including poets, philosophers, artists, and scholars. While its origins may lie in the Kurdish regions, the name has transcended geographic boundaries and become a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alkurdi

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

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

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