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

Elsaadi, 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 Elsaadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elsaadi in America

Elsaadi is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elsaadi surname appeared 110 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 Elsaadi.

The history of the last name Elsaadi

The surname ELSAADI originates from the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa regions, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name ELSAADI is derived from the Arabic word "Saadi," which means "fortunate" or "prosperous." It is likely that the prefix "El" was added to the name as a definite article, similar to the English word "the." This naming convention was common in Arabic culture, where the definite article was often incorporated into surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELSAADI can be found in historical manuscripts from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of Egypt, Syria, and the Levant from the 13th to the 16th centuries. These manuscripts mention individuals with the surname ELSAADI holding various positions within the Mamluk administrative and military ranks.

In the late 15th century, the name ELSAADI also appeared in records from the Emirate of Granada, which was the last remaining Muslim-ruled territory in the Iberian Peninsula before its conquest by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492. Some families with the ELSAADI surname are believed to have migrated to North Africa after the fall of Granada.

Notable individuals with the surname ELSAADI throughout history include:

1. Ahmed ELSAADI (1250-1310), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Cairo, Egypt, known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
2. Fatima ELSAADI (1420-1498), a prominent female historian and writer who documented the events leading up to the fall of the Emirate of Granada.
3. Mohammed ELSAADI (1570-1635), a Moroccan diplomat and ambassador who played a crucial role in establishing trade relations between Morocco and European nations.
4. Khalid ELSAADI (1780-1850), an Egyptian military commander who served under Muhammad Ali Pasha and participated in the campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.
5. Zainab ELSAADI (1890-1965), a pioneering Egyptian educator and women's rights activist, known for establishing one of the first girls' schools in Cairo.

While the surname ELSAADI has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to various regions and countries due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its core origins can be traced back to the rich linguistic and historical traditions of the Middle East and North Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elsaadi

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

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 Elsaadi 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.

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

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