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

Quadir, 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 Quadir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quadir in America

Quadir is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quadir surname appeared 201 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 Quadir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quadir 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 Quadir

The surname Quadir is believed to have originated in the Arab world, specifically in regions such as Egypt, Syria, and the Arabian Peninsula. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "qadir," meaning "capable" or "powerful." The name likely gained prominence during the early days of Islamic civilization, when Arabic culture and language spread across the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quadir can be found in historical documents from the 7th century, during the reign of the Umayyad Caliphate. Records indicate that there were individuals bearing this name among the ranks of the ruling elite and military commanders of that era. The name's association with power and capability may have contributed to its adoption by prominent figures of the time.

Throughout the medieval period, the name Quadir appeared in various manuscripts and records, particularly in regions under Islamic rule. For instance, it was documented in the court chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from Baghdad between the 8th and 13th centuries. The name was also mentioned in the works of renowned scholars and historians of that era, such as Al-Tabari and Ibn Khaldun.

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes flourished, the name Quadir likely spread to other parts of the world. One notable figure who bore this surname was Al-Quadir Billah, the Abbasid caliph who reigned from 1031 to 1075 CE. His reign witnessed the resurgence of the Abbasid Caliphate's power and influence in the region.

Another prominent individual with the surname Quadir was Majd ad-Din al-Quadir, a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century. His works, which encompassed poetry, philosophy, and Islamic mysticism, earned him widespread recognition and admiration during his lifetime.

In the 13th century, the name Quadir appeared in the records of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Levant. One notable figure from this period was Baybars al-Quadir, a Mamluk sultan who reigned from 1260 to 1277 CE and is credited with repelling the Mongol invasion of the region.

As the centuries passed, the name Quadir continued to be used across various parts of the Arab world, and it eventually spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchange. Today, it remains a common surname among individuals of Arab descent, particularly those with roots in countries like Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quadir

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

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

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