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

Hamidi, 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 Hamidi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamidi in America

Hamidi is the 29261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamidi surname appeared 809 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 Hamidi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamidi 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 Hamidi

The surname Hamidi has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions of the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic word "hamid," which means "praiseworthy" or "commendable." It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the medieval period, when it was common for people to adopt surnames based on personal characteristics, occupations, or places of origin.

One of the earliest known references to the name Hamidi can be found in historical records from the 12th century, during the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt and Syria. At that time, the name was associated with scholars, poets, and officials who were known for their intellectual pursuits and contributions to the arts and sciences.

In the 14th century, the name Hamidi appeared in several manuscripts and chronicles from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Levant and Egypt. These records mention various individuals bearing the name, including bureaucrats, religious scholars, and military commanders.

One notable figure in history with the surname Hamidi was Abu al-Abbas Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Hamidi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century. He was born in Hamadan, Persia (present-day Iran) and is known for his works in Arabic literature and grammar.

Another prominent individual with the name Hamidi was Ali ibn Abi Bakr al-Hamidi, a 13th-century Andalusian scholar and traveler from Seville, Spain. He is best known for his book, "Tuhfat al-Muluk" (The Gift of Kings), which provided valuable insights into the culture and customs of various regions he visited during his travels.

In the 16th century, the name Hamidi was also found in the Ottoman Empire, where it was associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including scholars, poets, and military officers. One notable figure from this era was Hasan Efendi al-Hamidi, a famous calligrapher and poet who lived in Istanbul during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

Over the centuries, the surname Hamidi has spread to various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Arab or Muslim populations. It has been found in various forms and spellings, such as Hamidy, Hammidi, and Hamedy, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the areas where it has been used.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamidi

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

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

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