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

Sadi, 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 Sadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadi in America

Sadi is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadi surname appeared 262 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 Sadi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadi 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 Sadi

The surname SADI is believed to have originated in Persia, now modern-day Iran, during the 13th century. It is derived from the Persian word "sad," meaning "hundred," and is thought to have been a nickname given to individuals who were particularly wealthy or fortunate.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name SADI can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Muslih-uddin Sadi Shirazi, who lived from 1184 to 1283. His works, such as the Gulistan and Bustan, are considered masterpieces of Persian literature and have had a profound influence on the cultural and literary traditions of the region.

In the 14th century, the name SADI appeared in several historical documents and manuscripts from the Middle East and Central Asia. For instance, a merchant named Sadi ibn Abdallah is mentioned in a trade record from the city of Samarkand, dated around 1320.

During the 15th century, the name SADI gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, particularly in present-day Turkey. This can be attributed to the influence of Persian culture and literature on the Ottoman court and elite. One notable figure from this period was Sadi Efendi, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in Istanbul from 1450 to 1520.

The 16th century saw the spread of the name SADI to other parts of the world through trade and migration. In India, for example, a wealthy merchant named Sadi Khan is recorded as having established a trading post in the city of Surat in the late 1500s.

Other notable individuals with the surname SADI throughout history include:

1. Sadi Carnot (1837-1894), a French statesman and president of France from 1887 to 1894.
2. Sadi Iqbal (1877-1938), a prominent Pakistani philosopher and poet, widely regarded as the "Spiritual Father of Pakistan."
3. Sadi Jalili (1927-2012), an Iranian painter and calligrapher, renowned for his contributions to modern Persian art.
4. Sadi Ciller (1869-1941), a Turkish diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late Ottoman Empire.
5. Sadi Villas (1922-2004), a Mexican actor and film director, known for his work in the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

While the name SADI has maintained a presence across various cultures and regions, its origins can be traced back to the rich literary and cultural heritage of Persia, where it first gained prominence as a surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadi

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

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

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