2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Majdi
Of Arabic origin, meaning "glorious" or "magnificent."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Majdi. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Majdi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Majdi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Majdi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.8%) and Hispanic (8.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Majdi
The surname MAJDI has its origins in the Arab world, specifically in the region that is now known as Syria and Lebanon. It is believed to have originated in the 7th or 8th century AD, during the early years of the Islamic expansion into the Levant region.
The name MAJDI is derived from the Arabic word "majd," which means glory, honor, or nobility. It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who were considered honorable or distinguished members of their communities.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name MAJDI can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and geographer, Al-Masudi, who lived in the 10th century AD. In his book "Muruj al-Dhahab" (Meadows of Gold), he makes reference to a person named Abu al-Majd al-Majdi, who was a prominent scholar and poet from Baghdad.
Another notable figure with the surname MAJDI was Ibn al-Majdi, a Syrian physician and philosopher who lived in the 13th century AD. He was known for his contributions to the field of medicine and his writings on various philosophical topics.
In the 14th century, a manuscript known as the "Kitab al-Majdi" (Book of the Glorious One) was discovered in the city of Damascus. This manuscript contained a collection of poems and literary works, many of which were attributed to authors with the surname MAJDI.
During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Levant region, the name MAJDI continued to be used, and several individuals with this surname held important positions within the Ottoman administration. One such person was Hasan al-Majdi, who served as the governor of Damascus in the late 16th century.
Another notable figure with the surname MAJDI was Abdallah al-Majdi, a Syrian scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his extensive knowledge of Islamic theology.
In more recent times, the name MAJDI has been carried by several prominent individuals, such as Khalil al-Majdi, a Lebanese journalist and author who played a significant role in the Arab literary renaissance of the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Majdi
Among Census respondents with the surname Majdi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.8%) and Hispanic (8.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Majdi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Majdi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White73.3% · 88
- Two or more races15.8% · 19
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Majdi
Majdi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+14 bearers (+13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,720 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.2%) | Up 11,720 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Majdi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #142,049 | 7.6% |
| Count | 106 | 120 | 13.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Majdi bearers went from 106 to 120 (+13.2% change). The surname moved up 11,720 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #142,049.
FAQ
Majdi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Majdi?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Majdi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Majdi?
Majdi ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Majdi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Majdi.
Has Majdi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Majdi went from 106 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 14 (+13.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Majdi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Majdi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.8%) and Hispanic (8.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Majdi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.3% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Majdi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (73.3%), Two or More Races (15.8%), Hispanic (8.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Majdi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Majdi mean?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "glorious" or "magnificent." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Majdi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Majdi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Majdi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.