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

Kedir, 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 Kedir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kedir in America

Kedir is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kedir surname appeared 184 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 Kedir.

The history of the last name Kedir

The surname KEDIR has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically modern-day Turkey and the surrounding areas. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name KEDIR is derived from the Turkish word "keder," which means "sorrow" or "grief." It is possible that the surname was initially given to someone who had experienced significant loss or hardship, or perhaps to a family known for their solemn or melancholic demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KEDIR can be found in the Ottoman court records from the 16th century. These records mention a certain Ali KEDIR, a merchant who traded goods between Istanbul and the cities of the Levant.

In the 17th century, there are references to a renowned poet named Mehmet KEDIR, who was born in the city of Bursa in 1620. His works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, are still studied and appreciated by scholars of Ottoman literature.

During the 18th century, the name KEDIR appeared in various parts of the Ottoman Empire, including present-day Greece and the Balkans. One notable figure was Ibrahim KEDIR, a military commander who fought in the Ottoman-Venetian wars and was praised for his bravery and strategic acumen.

In the 19th century, as the Ottoman Empire began to decline, many KEDIR families migrated to other parts of the region, including the Caucasus and the Middle East. One such individual was Hasan KEDIR, a diplomat and scholar who served as an advisor to the Ottoman Sultan during the Tanzimat reforms.

As the surname spread across different regions, its spelling and pronunciation may have evolved slightly, resulting in variations like KADIR, KADER, or KHADIR, particularly in areas influenced by Arabic or Persian languages.

It is worth noting that while the surname KEDIR has its roots in the Middle East, it has also been adopted by families from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the rich diversity and interconnectedness of the region's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kedir

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

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

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