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

Iddeen, 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 Iddeen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iddeen in America

Iddeen is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iddeen surname appeared 127 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 Iddeen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iddeen 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 Iddeen

The surname Iddeen is believed to have its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Syria and Lebanon. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "iddin," which means "faith" or "belief." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when Arabic names and words began to spread throughout the region due to the influence of the Islamic empires.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iddeen can be found in a collection of Arabic manuscripts dating back to the 12th century. These manuscripts, which were written by scholars and historians of the time, mention individuals with the surname Iddeen who held influential positions in various courts and academic institutions.

The surname Iddeen is also associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such figure was Abu Bakr al-Iddeen, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his commentaries on the Quran.

Another prominent individual with the surname Iddeen was Saif al-Din al-Iddeen, a military commander who served under the Ayyubid dynasty in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He played a significant role in the defense of the region against the Crusaders and was celebrated for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.

In the 14th century, a Persian poet named Hafiz al-Iddeen gained fame for his literary works, which included a collection of ghazals (a form of lyric poetry) that explored themes of love, spirituality, and mysticism. His poems have been widely studied and appreciated throughout the centuries.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Middle East from the 14th to the early 20th centuries, the Iddeen surname was also found among various noble families and government officials. One notable figure from this period was Ibrahim al-Iddeen, a high-ranking Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (chief minister) in the late 16th century.

While the surname Iddeen has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance and connections to the rich cultural and intellectual traditions of the region remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iddeen

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

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

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