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

Dahdah, 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 Dahdah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dahdah in America

Dahdah is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dahdah surname appeared 249 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 Dahdah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dahdah 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 Dahdah

The surname DAHDAH has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in Lebanon. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Arabic word "dahdah," which means "to walk briskly or march."

One of the earliest recorded references to the DAHDAH surname can be found in a manuscript from the 16th century, which documented the names of prominent families in the region. This manuscript suggests that the DAHDAH family may have been associated with military or mercantile activities, as the name's meaning implies a sense of movement and travel.

In the 18th century, the DAHDAH name appeared in several official records and documents related to land ownership and taxation in the region of Mount Lebanon. This indicates that the family had established itself as a prominent and influential clan in the area during this time period.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the DAHDAH surname was Ibrahim DAHDAH, a merchant who lived in the city of Tripoli, Lebanon, in the late 17th century. He was known for his extensive trading networks and business dealings throughout the Mediterranean region.

Another notable figure was Yusuf DAHDAH, a respected scholar and religious leader who lived in the early 19th century. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and contributed significantly to the intellectual and religious discourse of his time.

In the 20th century, the DAHDAH name gained international recognition with the rise of the Lebanese-American writer and poet, Khalil Gibran DAHDAH (1883-1931). His works, such as "The Prophet" and "The Madman," have been widely acclaimed and translated into numerous languages, solidifying his place as one of the most influential literary figures of the modern era.

Another prominent figure was Elias DAHDAH (1919-2003), a Lebanese politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and later as the Minister of Education in Lebanon. He played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during the latter half of the 20th century.

The DAHDAH surname has also been associated with various place names in Lebanon, such as the village of Dahdah in the Chouf region, which may have been the ancestral home of some branches of the family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dahdah

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

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

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