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

Haddad, 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 Haddad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haddad in America

Haddad is the 3318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haddad surname appeared 10,804 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Haddad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haddad 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 Haddad

The surname HADDAD has its origins in the Arab world, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "haddad," which means "blacksmith" or "ironsmith." The name likely originated among Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa, where skilled metalworkers and artisans played a vital role in society.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname HADDAD can be found in the writings of renowned Arab historian and geographer Al-Muqaddasi, who lived in the 10th century CE. He documented the presence of skilled blacksmiths and metalworkers in various cities and regions across the Islamic world, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 11th century, the HADDAD surname appeared in the historical records of the Fatimid Caliphate, which ruled over parts of present-day Egypt, Tunisia, and Sicily. The name was particularly prevalent in Cairo, where a thriving metalworking industry existed, catering to the demands of the wealthy and powerful.

As the Islamic civilization expanded, the HADDAD name spread to other regions, including the Iberian Peninsula, where it was recorded during the era of Muslim rule in Spain and Portugal. This period, known as Al-Andalus, saw a flourishing of arts, sciences, and craftsmanship, with blacksmiths playing a crucial role in the production of weapons, tools, and architectural elements.

One notable figure bearing the HADDAD surname was Abu al-Qasim al-Haddad, a renowned 12th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Cordoba, Spain. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were significant, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of the time.

Another prominent HADDAD was Ibn al-Haddad, a 13th-century Sufi scholar and poet from Morocco. His writings on Sufism and spirituality had a profound impact on the Islamic world, and his poetry is still celebrated today for its depth and beauty.

In the 15th century, the HADDAD name appeared in the records of the Ottoman Empire, particularly in regions such as Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. The name was often associated with skilled metalworkers and artisans who contributed to the construction and maintenance of buildings, machinery, and weapons for the Ottoman military and imperial court.

One noteworthy figure from this era was Ahmad al-Haddad, a 16th-century Syrian scholar and poet known for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and Arabic literature. His poetic compositions were widely admired and studied, cementing his place in the literary tradition of the region.

As the centuries passed, the HADDAD name continued to be carried across various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in fields such as art, literature, religion, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haddad

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

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

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