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

Nedab, 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 Nedab surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nedab in America

Nedab is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nedab surname appeared 101 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 Nedab.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nedab 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 Nedab

The surname NEDAB is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region that is now known as Syria. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic word "nedab," which means "call" or "summon." The name first appeared in written records around the 12th century, during the time of the Crusades.

One of the earliest known references to the name NEDAB can be found in a manuscript from the city of Aleppo, dated to the year 1184. The document mentions a merchant named Ahmed Nedab, who was engaged in the lucrative spice trade that flourished in the region at the time.

As the centuries passed, the NEDAB family spread to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa. In the 15th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Fez, Morocco, where they became renowned for their skills in pottery and ceramics. One notable figure from this era was Ibrahim Nedab, a master potter who was commissioned to create intricate tile work for the famous Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque in Fez.

During the Ottoman Empire's expansion in the 16th century, several NEDAB families migrated to what is now modern-day Turkey. One of the most prominent members of this branch was Mehmet Nedab, a skilled archer who served in the elite Janissary corps of the Ottoman army. Records from the time indicate that he participated in several significant battles, including the Siege of Vienna in 1529.

In the 18th century, a NEDAB family established itself in the city of Baghdad, Iraq, where they became known for their expertise in traditional Arabic calligraphy. One of the most celebrated calligraphers of this era was Abdulrahman Nedab, whose intricate works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the region.

Another notable figure was Fatima Nedab, a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate who lived in Damascus, Syria, in the late 19th century. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the city and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in the region.

While the surname NEDAB is not as common today as it once was, it still holds a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, where its roots can be traced back for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nedab

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

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

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