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

Saada, 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 Saada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saada in America

Saada is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saada surname appeared 268 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 Saada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saada 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 Saada

The surname "SAADA" is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, specifically from the Middle East region. It is derived from the Arabic word "Sa'ada," which means "happiness" or "bliss." The name is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th or 8th century, when the Islamic civilization was flourishing in the Middle East.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical records from the region. One notable example is the "Sirat al-Mustaqim," a 9th-century work by the renowned Muslim scholar, Abu Bakr al-Ajurri, which mentions individuals with the surname "SAADA."

In the 11th century, the name appeared in the "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies), a comprehensive genealogical record compiled by the famous Arab historian and genealogist, Al-Sam'ani. This work documented various Arab tribes and families, including those bearing the surname "SAADA."

During the medieval period, the name was particularly prominent in areas such as present-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and parts of the Levant region. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this surname were descendants of noble or influential families in these regions.

One notable historical figure with the surname "SAADA" was Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Muhammad al-Saada, a renowned 11th-century Muslim scholar and jurist from Baghdad. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and contributed significantly to the development of the Shafi'i school of Islamic law.

Another prominent individual was Yahya ibn Abi Mansur al-Saada, a 12th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Aleppo, Syria. He is best known for his influential work on the improvement of astronomical instruments and calculations.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the "Muqaddimah" (Introduction) by the famous Arab historian and philosopher, Ibn Khaldun. He mentioned several individuals with the surname "SAADA" who held prominent positions in various Arab dynasties and regions.

During the 14th century, the name gained further recognition with the rise of the Saadi dynasty in Morocco. This dynasty, which ruled from 1554 to 1659, took its name from the founder, Muhammad al-Saadi, who claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad through the lineage of the "SAADA" tribe.

Another notable figure with the surname "SAADA" was Abd al-Rahman al-Saadi, a 16th-century Moroccan poet and scholar who served as a court poet during the reign of the Saadi dynasty. His poetic works, particularly his collection of poems titled "Diwan al-Saadi," are considered masterpieces of Moroccan literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saada

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

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

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