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

Ayad, 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 Ayad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayad in America

Ayad is the 30101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayad surname appeared 779 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 Ayad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ayad 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 Ayad

The surname AYAD is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "ayyad," which means "helper" or "supporter." The earliest records of this surname date back to the 12th century, during the time of the Crusades.

In medieval times, the name AYAD was commonly found in the coastal cities of Beirut, Tripoli, and Sidon. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name were involved in trades or professions that provided assistance or support to others, such as merchants, scribes, or artisans.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname AYAD was Al-Muayyad al-Din al-Urdi, a renowned 12th-century Muslim scholar and philosopher from Damascus. He was known for his works on logic, metaphysics, and Islamic theology.

Another notable figure was Abul Ayad, a 13th-century poet and writer from Seville, Spain, during the time of the Moorish rule in Andalusia. His poems and literary works were highly regarded and have been preserved to this day.

In the 14th century, a prominent family bearing the name AYAD resided in the city of Aleppo, Syria. They were known for their involvement in the silk trade and their philanthropic endeavors, establishing several charitable foundations and educational institutions.

During the Ottoman Empire, the AYAD name was also found among military leaders and officials. One such individual was Ibrahim Ayad Pasha, a 17th-century Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the governor of several provinces, including Damascus and Tripoli.

In more recent history, Boutros Ayad was a 19th-century Lebanese writer and intellectual who played a significant role in the Nahda, the Arab literary and cultural renaissance. His works explored themes of Arab identity, modernity, and social reform.

While the surname AYAD has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other regions due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide insight into the name's origins and its significance in the cultural and intellectual realms of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayad

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

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

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