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

Ayesh, 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 Ayesh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayesh in America

Ayesh is the 40082nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayesh surname appeared 547 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 Ayesh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ayesh 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 Ayesh

The surname "AYESH" is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria, tracing its roots back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "Ayash," which translates to "one who lives a good life" or "one who leads a prosperous existence." This name was likely given as a descriptive surname to individuals who were perceived as living comfortably or possessing a certain level of prosperity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "AYESH" can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory from 661 to 750 AD. During this period, the name appeared in various administrative documents and tax records, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the region.

In the 10th century, the "AYESH" surname gained further prominence when it was mentioned in the writings of renowned Arab scholars and historians, such as al-Tabari and al-Masudi. These references suggest that individuals with this surname may have held positions of influence or contributed to the intellectual and cultural landscape of the time.

As the centuries passed, the "AYESH" surname spread across the Middle East and North Africa, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions. One notable individual bearing this surname was Ayesh al-Andalusi, a 12th-century scholar and philosopher from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, ethics, and metaphysics.

Another historical figure of note was Ayesh al-Dimashqi, a 13th-century poet and writer from Damascus. His poetic works were widely celebrated during his lifetime and inspired subsequent generations of writers and poets in the region.

In the 16th century, the "AYESH" surname appeared in the Ottoman Empire's census records, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in various parts of the empire, including modern-day Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans.

During the 19th century, several individuals with the surname "AYESH" gained recognition for their contributions to various fields. One such person was Ayesh Pasha, an Ottoman military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the empire against foreign invasions.

Another notable figure from this period was Ayesh al-Jazrawi, a renowned scholar and theologian from the city of Jazra (modern-day Cizre, Turkey). His works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology were widely studied and discussed in intellectual circles throughout the region.

In more recent times, the surname "AYESH" has continued to be present across the Middle East, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various professions and disciplines, including academia, literature, and public service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayesh

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

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

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