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

Hamadeh, 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 Hamadeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamadeh in America

Hamadeh is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamadeh surname appeared 265 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 Hamadeh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamadeh 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 Hamadeh

The surname "HAMADEH" has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Arabic-speaking countries. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries AD.

The name "HAMADEH" is derived from the Arabic root word "Hamd," which means "praise" or "gratitude." It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who were known for their pious or praiseworthy qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HAMADEH" can be found in historical manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a significant portion of the Middle East and North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries AD.

During the 11th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Hamadeh Al-Naysaburi was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and Islamic theology. He was born in Nishapur, a city in modern-day Iran, and his works were widely circulated throughout the region.

In the 13th century, a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher named Hamadeh Al-Qalanisi hailed from the city of Qalansiya (modern-day Aleppo, Syria). His teachings and writings on Islamic spirituality and ethics were highly influential during his time.

The name "HAMADEH" has also been associated with various place names in the Middle East, such as the village of Hamadeh in Lebanon and the town of Hamadeh in Syria. These locations likely adopted their names from early inhabitants or prominent figures bearing the surname.

Another notable individual with the surname "HAMADEH" was Ibrahim Hamadeh, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. He played a crucial role in the administration of the Ottoman Empire during its golden age.

In more recent times, Samir Hamadeh, a Lebanese businessman and entrepreneur born in the early 20th century, founded the Hamadeh Group, a conglomerate with diverse interests in industries such as construction, real estate, and hospitality.

While the surname "HAMADEH" has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical significance and cultural heritage associated with this name remain deeply rooted in the region's rich traditions and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamadeh

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

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

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