2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Alsaedy
An Arabic surname meaning "The Hunter" or referring to a person who hunts.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Alsaedy. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alsaedy 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Alsaedy in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alsaedy, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.7%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alsaedy
The surname "ALSAEDY" has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East region, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula, during the early Islamic era around the 7th century CE.
The name is derived from the Arabic word "saeed," which translates to "fortunate" or "blessed." The prefix "al" is a definite article in Arabic, equivalent to "the" in English. Therefore, "ALSAEDY" can be interpreted as "the fortunate one" or "the blessed one."
Historical records indicate that the name was prevalent among Arab tribes and communities in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in regions such as modern-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman. It is possible that the name was initially used to denote an individual's character or a positive attribute bestowed upon them by their family or community.
One of the earliest known references to the name "ALSAEDY" can be found in manuscripts and documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries CE.
Notable individuals who bore the surname "ALSAEDY" throughout history include:
1. Al-Saedy Al-Hashimi (1130-1205 CE), an influential Islamic scholar and theologian from Baghdad known for his contributions to the study of hadith (prophetic traditions).
2. Fatima Al-Saedy (1204-1274 CE), a renowned poet and intellectual from Damascus, celebrated for her poetry and literary works.
3. Ibn Al-Saedy (1270-1339 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Damascus, known for his contributions to the development of trigonometry and celestial mechanics.
4. Abdul-Rahman Al-Saedy (1540-1618 CE), a prominent historian and chronicler from Mecca, who documented the history and cultural traditions of the Arabian Peninsula.
5. Ayesha Al-Saedy (1650-1725 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina, known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her influential writings on the subject.
It is worth noting that the name "ALSAEDY" may have undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, influenced by regional dialects, scribal practices, and linguistic transitions. Some alternative spellings may include "Al-Saeedi," "Al-Saidi," or "Al-Saydi."
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alsaedy
Among Census respondents with the surname Alsaedy, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.7%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Alsaedy 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 Alsaedy surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3% · 102
- Two or more races10.7% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alsaedy
Alsaedy 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
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+21 bearers (+21.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 19,666 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +21 bearers (+21.0%) | Up 19,666 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 Alsaedy 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 | #160,975 | #141,309 | 12.2% |
| Count | 100 | 121 | 21.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 34.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alsaedy bearers went from 100 to 121 (+21.0% change). The surname moved up 19,666 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #141,309.
FAQ
Alsaedy surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alsaedy?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Alsaedy. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Alsaedy?
Alsaedy ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Alsaedy. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Alsaedy.
Has Alsaedy become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alsaedy went from 100 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 21 (+21.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Alsaedy?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alsaedy, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.7%) and Hispanic (3.3%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Alsaedy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alsaedy appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.3%), Two or More Races (10.7%), Hispanic (3.3%). 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 Alsaedy (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 Alsaedy mean?
An Arabic surname meaning "The Hunter" or referring to a person who hunts. 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 Alsaedy (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 people have the last name Alsaedy?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Alsaedy on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.