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

Hadi, 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 Hadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hadi in America

Hadi is the 22404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hadi surname appeared 1,149 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 Hadi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hadi 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 Hadi

The surname HADI has its origins in the Middle Eastern and North African regions, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 7th century. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "hadi," which means "guide" or "leader," indicating that the name may have been given to individuals who were respected for their wisdom and guidance within their communities.

The HADI surname can be traced back to various regions within the Arab world, including modern-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Egypt. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Fatimid Dynasty's records from the 10th century, where a nobleman named Ali ibn HADI is mentioned as a prominent figure in the court.

In the 12th century, a renowned poet and scholar from Persia, Abu'l-Qasim HADI, gained recognition for his contributions to literature and Islamic studies. His works were widely read and studied throughout the region, further solidifying the HADI name's association with intellectual and cultural pursuits.

During the Ottoman Empire's reign, the HADI surname was also found among the ruling elite and military leaders. One notable figure was Mustafa HADI Pasha, who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century.

In more recent history, the HADI name has gained prominence in various fields. For instance, Sadiq al-HADI al-Mahdi was a prominent Sudanese politician and leader of the Ansar religious movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Another notable figure was Ahmed HADI, an Iraqi poet and writer who was instrumental in the development of modern Arabic literature in the early 20th century.

The HADI surname has also been linked to several place names throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For example, the town of Hadi in Yemen, as well as the village of Hadi in Algeria, both likely derived their names from individuals bearing the HADI surname who were influential in those regions.

Overall, the HADI surname has a rich history spanning centuries and across multiple countries, reflecting its roots in the Arab world and its association with leadership, intellectual pursuits, and cultural contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hadi

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

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

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