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

Assid, 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 Assid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Assid in America

Assid is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Assid surname appeared 111 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 Assid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Assid 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 Assid

The surname ASSID has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, where it was derived from the word "assida," meaning "strong" or "powerful." The name traces its roots back to the Middle East, particularly the regions of modern-day Syria and Lebanon, where Aramaic was widely spoken during the first millennium BCE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ASSID can be found in the Judean Desert Scrolls, a collection of ancient manuscripts dating back to the 3rd century BCE. These scrolls contain references to individuals bearing the name, indicating its usage among the Jewish communities of the time.

As the Aramaic language spread across the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region, the name ASSID began to appear in various historical records and documents. It is mentioned in several Byzantine texts from the 6th and 7th centuries CE, suggesting its presence among the Christian communities of the Eastern Roman Empire.

During the Middle Ages, the name ASSID was prevalent among the Arabic-speaking populations of the Levant and the broader Middle East. It can be found in several Islamic manuscripts and genealogical records from this period, indicating its continued use among both Christian and Muslim communities.

One notable bearer of the name ASSID was Al-Assid ibn Abi al-Salt, a renowned Arabic poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century CE in Andalusia (modern-day Spain). His poetic works and literary contributions have left a lasting impact on Arabic literature.

Another prominent figure with the surname ASSID was Yahya al-Assid, a 12th-century Muslim scholar and theologian from Aleppo (modern-day Syria). He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of the Quran.

In the 14th century, the name ASSID appeared in various records and chronicles of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One such individual was Muhammad al-Assid, a high-ranking military commander who served under Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammad.

During the Ottoman period, the name ASSID continued to be found among the populations of the Middle East, particularly in regions like Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. One notable figure was Ibrahim al-Assid, a 17th-century scholar and religious leader from Damascus, who was renowned for his expertise in Islamic theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the surname ASSID was also present among the Christian communities of the Levant, with individuals bearing the name found in various church records and historical documents from the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Assid

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

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

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