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

Qadeer, 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 Qadeer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Qadeer in America

Qadeer is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Qadeer surname appeared 307 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 Qadeer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Qadeer 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 Qadeer

The surname QADEER has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, likely in the region of modern-day Saudi Arabia or the surrounding areas. The name is derived from the Arabic word "qadeer," which means "powerful" or "capable." It is thought to have been used as a descriptive name, given to individuals who were perceived as strong, capable, or powerful in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name QADEER can be found in historical manuscripts and records from the 7th and 8th centuries CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. These records mention individuals with the name QADEER serving in various roles, such as scholars, poets, and military leaders.

In the 9th century CE, a renowned poet and scholar named Qadeer al-Baghdadi (born around 790 CE in Baghdad, Iraq) gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry. His works are still studied and appreciated today.

Another notable figure with the surname QADEER was Qadeer al-Andalusi (born around 1050 CE in Al-Andalus, modern-day Spain), who was a prominent mathematician and astronomer during the Islamic Golden Age in the Iberian Peninsula.

During the Medieval period, the name QADEER was also found in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, often associated with individuals from influential families or those who held positions of power and authority.

In the 16th century, a Persian scholar and poet named Qadeer Isfahani (born around 1520 CE in Isfahan, Iran) gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to Persian literature.

Over time, the surname QADEER spread to other regions, including parts of South Asia, as a result of trade, migration, and cultural exchanges. In the 19th century, a prominent Indian Muslim scholar and reformer, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898), is believed to have had the surname QADEER, though it is often spelled differently in various sources.

While the surname QADEER is not as common today as it was in the past, it continues to be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or those with historical connections to the Middle East and North Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Qadeer

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

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

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