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

Sadek, 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 Sadek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadek in America

Sadek is the 22689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadek surname appeared 1,130 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 Sadek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadek 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 Sadek

The surname SADEK has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the 7th century AD, coinciding with the rise of Islam. It is derived from the Arabic word "sadiq," which means "truthful" or "honest."

In the early Islamic era, surnames were often descriptive, reflecting personal qualities or occupations. The name SADEK likely originated as a descriptive surname bestowed upon individuals known for their honesty and truthfulness. Over time, it became an established family name passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name SADEK can be found in the writings of medieval Arab scholars and historians. Al-Tabari, a renowned 9th-century historian, mentioned individuals with the surname SADEK in his chronicles, indicating its use in that period.

During the Medieval period, the name SADEK was particularly prevalent in regions under Islamic rule, such as parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Egypt. It was also found in areas of the Iberian Peninsula that were under Moorish control, like Andalusia.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Sadek Al-Andalusi, a mathematician and astronomer from Cordoba, Spain, made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. His works were influential in the Islamic world and Europe during the Renaissance.

Another historical figure with the surname SADEK was Sadek Al-Misri, a 13th-century Egyptian scholar and writer who authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and literature.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Sadek Al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and poet, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the Arabic literary tradition.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule in the 16th and 17th centuries, the name SADEK was found among individuals living in regions under Ottoman control, particularly in areas of present-day Turkey, the Balkans, and the Levant.

One notable figure from this period was Sadek Efendi, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century.

As Arab and Islamic influence spread through trade, conquest, and migration, the surname SADEK found its way to various parts of the world, including North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadek

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

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

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