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

Qadir, 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 Qadir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Qadir in America

Qadir is the 32676th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Qadir surname appeared 703 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 Qadir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Qadir 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 Qadir

The surname QADIR has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "qadir," which means "powerful" or "capable." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and tradition.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname QADIR can be found in historical documents and records from the medieval period, particularly in regions that were under Islamic rule or influence. Some of the earliest references to this surname appear in manuscripts and texts dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname QADIR was Abu Bakr al-Qadir, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century. He was born in Isfahan, Persia (modern-day Iran) and made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.

Another prominent individual with the surname QADIR was Al-Qadir Billah, who was the 25th Abbasid caliph and ruled from 991 to 1031 CE. He was born in Baghdad and is known for his efforts to revive the Abbasid caliphate during a time of political turmoil and instability.

In the 13th century, there was a renowned Sufi saint and poet named Abdul Qadir Gilani, who was born in the city of Gilan (modern-day Iran) and founded the Qadiri Sufi order. His teachings and writings had a lasting impact on Islamic spirituality and mysticism.

The name QADIR is also associated with certain place names and regions, such as the city of Qadirpur in Pakistan, which was named after a local ruler or landowner with the surname QADIR. Additionally, there are references to the surname in historical records from regions like modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Central Asia.

Throughout history, there have been many other notable individuals bearing the surname QADIR, including scholars, religious leaders, poets, and rulers. Some examples include Abul Fazl Qadir (a 16th-century Indian historian), Mir Qadir Ali Beg (a 19th-century Mughal nobleman and poet), and Qadir Khan (a 19th-century Afghan ruler).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Qadir

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

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

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