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

Effendi, 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 Effendi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Effendi in America

Effendi is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Effendi surname appeared 175 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 Effendi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Effendi 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 Effendi

The surname "EFFENDI" originated in the Ottoman Empire, which spanned territories across modern-day Turkey, Greece, the Balkans, and parts of the Middle East. The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived from the Turkish word "efendi," which means "master" or "lord."

During the Ottoman era, the term "effendi" was a title of respect given to high-ranking officials, scholars, and members of the elite class. It was often used in conjunction with other titles or positions, such as "Pasha Effendi" or "Hoca Effendi."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "EFFENDI" can be found in the Ottoman court records of the 16th century. These records mention individuals with this surname serving in various administrative and scholarly roles within the empire.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Hüseyin Effendi (1609-1683) served as the Chief Imperial Architect of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable architectural works, including the Yeni Cami (New Mosque) in Istanbul.

Another notable individual with the surname "EFFENDI" was Mustafa Effendi (1670-1735), a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and poet. His works were highly regarded and influential in the art of Islamic calligraphy.

In the 18th century, the "EFFENDI" surname gained prominence in the city of Izmir (formerly known as Smyrna), which was a major commercial center in the Ottoman Empire. Several families with this surname were involved in trade and commerce, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

One such family was the Effendis of Izmir, whose members included Mehmet Effendi (1745-1810), a successful merchant and philanthropist. He was known for his charitable contributions to the city, including the construction of a public fountain and a mosque.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded its influence, the "EFFENDI" surname spread to other regions, such as the Balkans and parts of the Middle East. In the 19th century, Ahmed Effendi (1820-1892), an influential scholar and educator from Damascus, established a prestigious school that taught Islamic sciences and Arabic literature.

Throughout its history, the "EFFENDI" surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, architects, merchants, and government officials, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the Ottoman Empire and its cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Effendi

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

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

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