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

Idrees, 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 Idrees surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idrees in America

Idrees is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idrees surname appeared 312 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 Idrees.

We can also compare 2010 data for Idrees 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 Idrees

The surname Idrees is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions of modern-day Iraq and Syria. It is derived from the Arabic name Idris, which has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages.

Idris was a prominent figure in Islamic tradition, known as an early prophet and a revered scholar. He is often associated with various cities and regions in the Middle East, such as the city of Idris in Morocco, which was named after him.

The name Idrees first appeared in historical records and manuscripts dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE, during the early Islamic era. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various Islamic texts and chronicles.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Idrees was Abu Abdallah Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i, a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar who lived from 767 to 820 CE. He was the founder of the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence, one of the four major Sunni Islamic legal schools.

Another notable figure with the surname Idrees was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Yahya ibn Idris, a celebrated historian and author from the 10th century CE. He was born in Malaga, Spain, and is known for his work titled "Al-Bayan al-Mughrib," a historical account of the rulers of the Maghreb region.

In the 11th century, there was a prominent figure named Idris al-Bitruji, an Andalusian astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was known for his work on the motion of celestial bodies.

During the 14th century, there was a renowned Sufi scholar and poet named Idris al-Bakri, who hailed from the region of modern-day Algeria. He was known for his spiritual writings and influential works on Sufism.

Another notable individual with the surname Idrees was Idris Shah, a renowned Sufi scholar and writer who lived from 1924 to 1996. He was born in India and was widely recognized for his contributions to the study and promotion of Sufism in the West.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Idrees throughout history, showcasing its rich heritage and association with various fields, including religion, scholarship, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idrees

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

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

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