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

Gayed, 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 Gayed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gayed in America

Gayed is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gayed surname appeared 253 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 Gayed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gayed 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 Gayed

The surname GAYED is believed to have its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region of Egypt and surrounding areas. It is derived from the Arabic word "Ghayid," which means "brave" or "courageous." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when Arabic was the predominant language in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GAYED can be found in the Cairo Geniza, a collection of Jewish manuscripts and documents dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in several legal and financial records, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname were involved in trade and commerce during that time.

In the 13th century, the name GAYED is mentioned in the writings of the famous Arab historian and traveler, Ibn Battuta. He documented his encounters with individuals bearing this surname during his travels through the Middle East and North Africa. This provides evidence of the name's widespread use across the region.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Egypt from the 16th to the early 20th century, the GAYED surname was particularly prominent in the city of Alexandria. Several notable figures emerged from this period, including Ahmed GAYED (1850-1920), a prominent merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and mosques in the city.

Another prominent individual with the GAYED surname was Fatima GAYED (1890-1965), a pioneering Egyptian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education. She established several schools and organizations dedicated to empowering women in her country.

In the 19th century, the GAYED surname also gained recognition in the field of literature. Mohammed GAYED (1835-1912) was a renowned Egyptian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the Arabic literary canon of his time.

Throughout history, the GAYED surname has been associated with various place names and locations across the Middle East, such as Gayed al-Shami (meaning "GAYED from Syria") and Gayed al-Masri (meaning "GAYED from Egypt"). These place-based surnames further highlight the name's widespread presence and geographical diversity within the region.

While the GAYED surname has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Individuals bearing this name can be found in various countries, each with their own unique stories and connections to their ancestral homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gayed

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

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

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