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

Hamouda, 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 Hamouda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamouda in America

Hamouda is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamouda surname appeared 162 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 Hamouda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamouda 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 Hamouda

The surname HAMOUDA originates from the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in countries like Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria. It has its roots in the Arabic language, deriving from the word "Hamd" meaning "praise" or "gratitude," combined with the possessive suffix "a" meaning "of" or "belonging to." This suggests that the name HAMOUDA may have initially referred to someone who was praised or held in high regard.

The earliest known records of this surname can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic expansion into North Africa. It is believed that some of the first individuals to bear this name were Arab conquerors or settlers who established communities in the region. The name then spread and became more widely adopted by local populations who converted to Islam.

In the 9th century CE, a noted scholar and historian named Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Hamouda lived in what is now modern-day Morocco. His writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the region during that period. Several centuries later, in the 13th century, a prominent Islamic jurist named Abu Bakr al-Hamouda was known for his expertise in Maliki jurisprudence, which was widely practiced in North Africa.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named Ibn al-Hamouda was a well-respected poet and writer who lived in the city of Fez, Morocco. His works were widely circulated and appreciated by literary circles of the time. Similarly, in the 15th century, a scholar named Ahmad al-Hamouda made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy and theology in the region.

One of the earliest instances of the surname HAMOUDA appearing in written records was in a manuscript from the 11th century, which documented the lineage of a prominent family in the city of Marrakesh, Morocco. The name was also found inscribed on tombstones and other historical artifacts from various parts of North Africa and the Middle East, further attesting to its long-standing presence in the region.

While these examples highlight some notable individuals who have carried the surname HAMOUDA throughout history, it is important to note that the name has been borne by countless others, from scholars and religious leaders to artisans and merchants, across multiple generations and across various communities in the Middle East and North Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamouda

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

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

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