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

Hadeed, 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 Hadeed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hadeed in America

Hadeed is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hadeed surname appeared 319 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 Hadeed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hadeed 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 Hadeed

The surname Hadeed is of Arabic origin, originating from the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "hadid," which means "iron" or "steel." This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation or trade related to metalworking, such as a blacksmith or ironmonger.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from professions, physical attributes, or places of origin. The name Hadeed likely emerged as a way to identify individuals or families engaged in metalworking or living in an area known for its iron industry.

While there are no definitive records of the earliest use of the surname Hadeed, it is believed to have been in use among Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa for several centuries. Some of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the region.

One notable figure bearing the surname Hadeed was Al-Husayn ibn Ali al-Hadeed (998-1076 CE), a renowned Arabic scholar, poet, and literary critic from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his extensive work on the interpretation and analysis of Arabic literature and poetry.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Ahmad ibn Abd al-Hadeed (1181-1250 CE), an Arab historian and scholar from Damascus, Syria. He is best known for his work "Al-Nawadir al-Sultaniyya wa'l-Mahasin al-Yusufiyya," which chronicled the history of the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt and Syria.

In the 13th century, Muhammad ibn Ali al-Hadeed (1221-1285 CE) was a prominent Sufi scholar and jurist from Baghdad, Iraq. He authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and Sufism, contributing significantly to the intellectual and spiritual traditions of the time.

Abd al-Rahman al-Hadeed (1319-1381 CE) was a renowned Arabic poet and literary figure from Granada, Spain. He is celebrated for his contributions to the literary and cultural renaissance that flourished during the Nasrid dynasty in the Iberian Peninsula.

Another notable individual bearing this surname was Ali ibn Muhammad al-Hadeed (1450-1521 CE), a renowned calligrapher and artist from Cairo, Egypt. His intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned many mosques and religious buildings throughout the region, showcasing the artistic excellence associated with the name Hadeed.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hadeed

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

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

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