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

Dawud, 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 Dawud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dawud in America

Dawud is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dawud surname appeared 171 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 Dawud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dawud 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 Dawud

The surname DAWUD has its origins rooted in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic name "Daud," which is the Islamic rendering of the biblical name "David." The name can be traced back to ancient times in the Arabian Peninsula and the broader Middle Eastern region.

The earliest known references to the name DAWUD can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and chronicles, where it was recorded as a personal name. One notable example is the mention of individuals bearing this name in the historical accounts of the early Islamic caliphates, particularly during the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties.

In terms of geographical distribution, the surname DAWUD has been prevalent in various parts of the Arab world, including regions such as the Levant, Egypt, and the Arabian Gulf. It has also been found in other areas with significant Muslim populations, such as parts of South Asia and Central Asia, where the name may have been introduced through cultural and religious influences.

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the surname DAWUD. One prominent example is Al-Dawudi, an influential scholar and mathematician from the 10th century, who made significant contributions to the field of algebra. Another notable individual is Dawud al-Antaki, a renowned 16th-century historian and chronicler from Antakya (modern-day Turkey).

In the realm of literature, the surname DAWUD has been associated with notable writers and poets. One such figure is Dawud al-Sinjari, an influential Arab poet from the 9th century who was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the development of classical Arabic poetry.

Another historical figure bearing the surname DAWUD is Dawud Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military leader from the 16th century. He served as the governor of Baghdad and played a crucial role in various military campaigns during the Ottoman Empire's expansion.

It is important to note that while the surname DAWUD has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used by individuals from diverse backgrounds and faiths, particularly in regions with a significant Arab or Muslim cultural influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dawud

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

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

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