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

Idrissi, 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 Idrissi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idrissi in America

Idrissi is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idrissi surname appeared 137 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 Idrissi.

The history of the last name Idrissi

The surname Idrissi originated in Morocco and is derived from the Arabic name Idris, which means "studious" or "learned one." The name can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, named Idris I, established the Idrisid dynasty and founded the city of Fez in 789 CE.

The Idrisid dynasty ruled in Morocco until the 10th century, and the name Idrissi became closely associated with the region. Historical records from this period, including chronicles and manuscripts, mention individuals with the surname Idrissi in positions of authority, such as scholars, administrators, and religious leaders.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Idrissi is found in the works of the famous geographer and traveler, Al-Idrisi, who was born in Ceuta, Morocco, in 1099 CE. Al-Idrisi's full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammad al-Idrisi al-Qurtubi, and he is best known for his book "Nuzhat al-Mushtaq fi Ikhtiraq al-Afaq" (The Pleasure of Him Who Longs to Cross the Horizons), which contained detailed descriptions of the known world at the time.

Another notable figure with the surname Idrissi was Abu al-Abbas Ahmad al-Idrissi, a 12th-century poet and literary scholar from Fez. His works included collections of poetry and literary criticism, and he was highly regarded in the Islamic world for his contributions to Arabic literature.

In the 13th century, a famous Moroccan explorer and traveler named Ibn Battuta, whose full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta al-Idrissi, embarked on a journey that took him across much of the known world at the time, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. His travels are documented in his famous book, "Rihla" (The Travels), which provides valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered.

During the 14th century, a prominent scholar and historian named Abu al-Abbas Ahmad al-Idrissi al-Fasi wrote a comprehensive history of Morocco, titled "Al-Uns al-Murid bi-Ma'rifat Akhbar Muluk al-Maghrib wa-Tarikh Madinat Fas" (The Desired Friend in Knowledge of the History of the Kings of Morocco and the City of Fez). This work remains an important source for understanding the history and culture of Morocco during that period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Muhammad al-Idrissi al-Hasani was a renowned scholar and teacher in Fez. He wrote several works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology and was highly respected for his knowledge and teachings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idrissi

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

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 Idrissi 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.

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

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