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

Hadad, 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 Hadad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hadad in America

Hadad is the 29502nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hadad surname appeared 800 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 Hadad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hadad 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 Hadad

The surname HADAD has its origins in the Middle East, particularly in the region of ancient Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq. The name can be traced back to the ancient Semitic language of Akkadian, where it is believed to have derived from the word "hadadu," meaning "to shout" or "to make a loud noise."

This surname is thought to have originated during the third millennium BC, when the Akkadian civilization flourished in Mesopotamia. The name was likely given to individuals who were known for their loud voices or perhaps used in professions where shouting or making loud noises was a common occurrence, such as town criers or messengers.

Historical references to the name HADAD can be found in various ancient Mesopotamian texts and inscriptions, including cuneiform tablets and clay cylinders. One notable example is the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature, which mentions a character named Hadad, potentially referencing the Semitic storm god of the same name.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname HADAD can be traced back to the 9th century BC, when it appeared in Aramaic inscriptions found in the ancient city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. The name was also found in Phoenician and Punic inscriptions from the same time period, suggesting its widespread use among the Semitic peoples of the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname HADAD, including:

1. Abd al-Hadad (fl. 1190 AD), a renowned Arab poet and philosopher from Mosul, Iraq.
2. Mahmud ibn Hadad (d. 1233), a Syrian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry.
3. Baha ad-Din Hadad (1145–1234), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus, Syria.
4. Yusuf ibn Hadad (d. 1298), a Moroccan explorer and geographer who traveled extensively throughout North Africa and the Middle East.
5. Ismail Hadad (1895–1956), a Palestinian politician and diplomat who served as the first ambassador of Jordan to the United States.

While the surname HADAD has its roots in the ancient Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Europe and the Americas, due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hadad

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

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

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