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

Sadat, 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 Sadat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadat in America

Sadat is the 43811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadat surname appeared 492 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 Sadat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadat 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 Sadat

The surname Sadat has its origins in the Arab world, specifically Egypt. It can be traced back to the 12th century and is derived from the Arabic word "sadat," which means "leader" or "master." The name was initially used as a title or honorific for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.

In the early days, the name Sadat was closely associated with the ruling class and nobility in Egypt. It was often used by members of the Fatimid and Ayyubid dynasties that ruled over parts of North Africa and the Middle East during the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical accounts of the Fatimid Caliphate, which ruled from 909 to 1171.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Sadat was Muhammad Anwar el-Sadat (1918-1981), the third President of Egypt. He was a pivotal figure in the Middle East, known for his efforts to establish peace with Israel and for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978, along with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin.

Another prominent figure with the surname Sadat was Salah al-Din al-Sadat (1164-1193), also known as Saladin. He was a Kurdish Muslim sultan who played a crucial role in uniting the Muslim world during the Crusades and is remembered for his successful military campaigns against the Crusaders, ultimately recapturing Jerusalem in 1187.

The name Sadat has also been associated with various scholarly and religious figures throughout history. For instance, Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Ismail al-Sadat (1044-1121) was an influential Sunni Muslim scholar and theologian from Nishapur, Iran, known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.

Another notable figure was Yahya ibn Adi al-Sadat (893-974), an Arab Christian philosopher and theologian from Takrit, Iraq. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Baghdad and played a significant role in the translation movement that facilitated the transfer of knowledge from Greek and Syriac sources to Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age.

Over time, the name Sadat spread beyond Egypt and the Arab world, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich history and heritage of the Middle East, serving as a reminder of the region's influential past and the enduring legacy of its rulers, scholars, and intellectuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadat

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

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

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