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

Saidi, 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 Saidi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saidi in America

Saidi is the 33379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saidi surname appeared 684 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 Saidi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saidi 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 Saidi

The surname Saidi originated in the Middle East, specifically in regions that are now part of modern-day Iraq and Iran. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, with the earliest records dating back to the 10th century CE.

The name Saidi is derived from the Arabic word "Sayyid," which means "lord" or "master." This term was initially used as an honorific title for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his grandsons, Hasan and Husayn. Over time, the name became more widespread and was adopted as a surname by various families in the region.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Saidi can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and traveler, Al-Muqaddasi, who lived in the 10th century CE. He mentioned a town called "Saida" in his work, which is believed to be the origin of the surname Saidi.

During the 12th century, the name Saidi gained prominence when it was associated with the Saidi dynasty, a Shia Muslim ruling family that governed parts of present-day Iraq and Iran. One of the most notable figures from this dynasty was Saidi Al-Malik Al-Muazzam, who ruled from 1180 to 1227 CE.

In the 13th century, a Persian philosopher and poet named Saidi Shirazi, also known as Muslih al-Din Saidi, gained fame for his literary works, particularly his collection of poems titled "Gulistan" (The Rose Garden).

Another prominent figure bearing the surname Saidi was Muhammad Saidi Al-Andalusi, a renowned Islamic scholar and traveler from Al-Andalus (present-day Spain), who lived in the 11th century CE. He authored several works on various subjects, including geography, astronomy, and linguistics.

The name Saidi has also been associated with various place names in the Middle East, such as Saida (or Sidon) in Lebanon, which was an important coastal city in ancient times. The name may have originated from this location or been influenced by it.

Throughout history, the surname Saidi has been carried by numerous individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, rulers, poets, and travelers, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saidi

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

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

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