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

Hamid, 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 Hamid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamid in America

Hamid is the 9473rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamid surname appeared 3,433 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hamid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamid 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 Hamid

The surname "HAMID" has its origins in the Arabic language and it is believed to have originated in the Middle East region, specifically in countries like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates. The name "HAMID" is derived from the Arabic word "hamid," which means "praiseworthy" or "laudable."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "HAMID" can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early days of Islamic civilization. The name appears in various historical records and manuscripts from that time period, particularly in regions where Arabic was the dominant language.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "HAMID" was Abu Muhammad al-Hamid al-Gharnati, a renowned Andalusian Muslim scholar and mathematician who lived in the 12th century (1080-1170 AD). He was known for his contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry.

Another notable figure with the surname "HAMID" was Al-Hamid ibn Yahya al-Katib, a prominent Arabic poet and scribe who lived in the 9th century (790-868 AD). He was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his poetic works.

In the 13th century, there was a prominent Sufi mystic and poet named Farid al-Din Attar, whose full name was Abu Hamid bin Abu Bakr Ibrahim. He was born in Nishapur, Iran, and is considered one of the most influential Persian poets of all time.

During the Ottoman Empire, there was a famous Ottoman statesman and diplomat named Hamid Pasha, who lived in the 19th century (1818-1888). He served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire and played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the empire.

Another notable individual with the surname "HAMID" was Hamid al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic theologian, philosopher, and mystic who lived in the 11th century (1058-1111 AD). He is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Islamic thought and his works had a profound impact on both Islamic and Western philosophy.

While the surname "HAMID" has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name can now be found among individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the rich tapestry of human history and the interconnectedness of different civilizations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamid

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

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

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