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

Aswad, 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 Aswad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aswad in America

Aswad is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aswad surname appeared 321 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 Aswad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aswad 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 Aswad

The surname "ASWAD" has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "aswad," which means "black" or "dark-colored." This name likely originated during the medieval period, possibly as a descriptive name referring to a person's complexion or hair color.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "ASWAD" can be found in historical documents and records from the region. One notable example is the 12th-century Arabic manuscript "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies), which mentions individuals bearing this surname. Additionally, the name appears in various local records and registers from cities like Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Al-Aswad al-Mu'allim lived in Cairo and was renowned for his contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. He authored several treatises on subjects such as spherical trigonometry and astronomy, which influenced the scientific developments of his time.

During the 14th century, a notable individual named Ibn Al-Aswad was a prominent poet and scholar from Damascus. His literary works, which included poetry collections and commentaries on classical Arabic literature, were highly regarded and widely circulated in the region.

In the late 15th century, a famous traveler and explorer named Ahmad Al-Aswad embarked on several expeditions across the Middle East and parts of Europe. His travelogues and detailed accounts of his journeys provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered.

Another notable figure with the surname "ASWAD" was Farid Al-Aswad, a renowned architect and urban planner who lived in the 18th century. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and urban developments in cities like Damascus and Aleppo, many of which are still standing and celebrated for their architectural excellence.

Throughout history, the surname "ASWAD" has been associated with various place names and locations, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. For example, the town of Al-Aswad in Syria and the village of Aswad in Yemen both derived their names from this surname, reflecting the presence of families bearing this name in those regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aswad

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

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

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