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

Elgendy, 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 Elgendy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elgendy in America

Elgendy is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elgendy surname appeared 185 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 Elgendy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elgendy 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 Elgendy

The surname ELGENDY has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in Egypt. It is derived from the Arabic word "el-gundi," which translates to "the soldier" or "the warrior." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who were part of the military or had a reputation for bravery and strength.

The earliest known records of the surname ELGENDY can be traced back to the 12th century in Egypt, where it was documented in various historical texts and manuscripts. One notable mention is in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and geographer, Al-Idrisi, who lived from 1099 to 1165. He made references to individuals bearing the name ELGENDY in his detailed descriptions of the regions and communities of the time.

During the 13th century, the name ELGENDY began to appear in official records and documents related to land ownership and taxation in the Nile Delta region of Egypt. This indicates that families with this surname had established themselves as landowners and prominent members of their local communities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ELGENDY was Ahmad El-Gendy (1180-1245), a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in Cairo during the Ayyubid dynasty. He was known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on religious matters.

In the 16th century, the name ELGENDY gained further prominence with the birth of Salim El-Gendy (1510-1585), a highly respected military commander who served under the Ottoman Empire. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was celebrated for his strategic prowess and leadership on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was Fatima El-Gendy (1650-1728), a pioneering female scholar and poet who lived in Alexandria during the Ottoman period. She was renowned for her mastery of the Arabic language and her contributions to literature, earning her widespread recognition and respect among her contemporaries.

Throughout the centuries, the surname ELGENDY has been associated with various places and regions within Egypt, particularly in the governorates of Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria. It has also been documented in historical records from other parts of the Middle East, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have migrated or traveled to those areas during different periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elgendy

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

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

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