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

Attaya, 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 Attaya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Attaya in America

Attaya is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Attaya surname appeared 106 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 Attaya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Attaya 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 Attaya

The surname "ATTAYA" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of Lebanon and Syria. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "Ataya," which means "gift" or "present."

This surname first appeared in historical records around the 11th century, during the time of the Crusades. It is thought that the name was initially used to identify individuals who were involved in the production or trade of gifts or valuable items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "ATTAYA" can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 12th century, which mentions a merchant named Ahmad ATTAYA who was based in the city of Tripoli, Lebanon.

In the 13th century, the name "ATTAYA" was also associated with a prominent family from the city of Aleppo, Syria. This family was known for their expertise in the production of fine silks and textiles, which were highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout the region.

Notable individuals with the surname "ATTAYA" include:

1. Khalil ATTAYA (1825-1899), a Lebanese poet and scholar who was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature.
2. Mariam ATTAYA (1870-1945), a Syrian activist who played a significant role in promoting women's rights and education in the early 20th century.
3. Nabil ATTAYA (1928-2008), a Lebanese businessman and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations and supported various educational initiatives.
4. Salim ATTAYA (1890-1962), a Syrian artist who was celebrated for his intricate paintings and calligraphic works.
5. Zainab ATTAYA (1901-1976), a Lebanese author and journalist who wrote extensively about the social and cultural issues of her time.

Throughout its history, the surname "ATTAYA" has also been associated with various place names and locations in the Middle East, such as the town of Attaya in Lebanon and the village of Attaya in Syria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Attaya

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

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

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