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

Joudi, 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 Joudi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joudi in America

Joudi is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joudi surname appeared 135 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 Joudi.

The history of the last name Joudi

The surname JOUDI is believed to have originated from the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Jordan and Syria. It is thought to have derived from the ancient Aramaic word "Yehudi," which means "Jewish" or "Judean." This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by individuals or families of Jewish descent living in this area during the early centuries of the Common Era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JOUDI can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and geographer, Al-Masudi, who lived in the 10th century CE. In his work, he mentions a prominent scholar and physician named Musa ibn Ubaidah al-Joudi, who hailed from the city of Jericho, which was known as Ariha at the time.

During the Crusades, between the 11th and 13th centuries, several historical documents and chronicles mention individuals bearing the surname JOUDI. One notable example is Yahya al-Joudi, a respected judge and legal scholar who served in the city of Aleppo during the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, a famous traveler and explorer named Ibn Battuta wrote about encountering a family with the surname JOUDI during his travels through the Middle East. He described them as a respected clan of merchants and traders based in the city of Damascus.

Another prominent figure in history with the surname JOUDI was Hafiz Ismail al-Joudi, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived in the 16th century. He was born in the city of Jerusalem and gained recognition for his beautiful calligraphic works and his contribution to the literary arts.

In the 18th century, a prominent scholar and theologian named Abdallah al-Joudi gained recognition for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings in various religious institutions across the Levant region.

Throughout the centuries, the surname JOUDI has undergone various spelling variations, including Joudeh, Joudiy, and Joudy, reflecting the different dialects and linguistic influences in the regions where it was prevalent.

While the surname JOUDI has its roots in the Middle East, it has also been carried by individuals and families who have migrated to other parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and beyond, contributing to the rich cultural diversity of these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joudi

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

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

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