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

Saladin, 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 Saladin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saladin in America

Saladin is the 23084th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saladin surname appeared 1,107 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 Saladin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saladin 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 Saladin

The surname Saladin has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the personal name "Salah ad-Din," which means "righteousness of the faith" or "honor of the religion." This name was borne by the famous Kurdish Muslim sultan, Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, better known in the West as Saladin.

Saladin was a celebrated military leader who led the Muslim forces against the Crusaders during the Crusades. He is particularly renowned for his successful campaigns against the Kingdom of Jerusalem, culminating in his conquest of the city of Jerusalem in 1187. The name Saladin became widely known and revered throughout the Muslim world due to his military exploits and his reputation as a chivalrous and noble leader.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Saladin can be found in various historical documents and chronicles from the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly those related to the Crusades and the Ayyubid dynasty, which Saladin founded. One notable example is the account of the Third Crusade by the medieval English chronicler, Roger of Hoveden, who referred to Saladin as "Salaadinus" in his writings.

In addition to the famous Sultan Saladin himself, there are several other notable individuals throughout history who have borne this surname. One example is Saladin Khatir (1908-1994), an Egyptian actor and singer who was known for his roles in classic Egyptian films. Another is Saladin Al Kurdi (1808-1887), a Syrian scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history of Damascus and the Ayyubid dynasty.

Another individual of note is Saladin Ahmed (born 1975), an American writer and author of fantasy and science fiction novels, including the award-winning "Throne of the Crescent Moon." Additionally, Saladin Nader (born 1962) is an Iraqi-American artist and sculptor who is known for his public art installations and sculptures that reflect his cultural heritage.

It is worth noting that while the surname Saladin is primarily associated with the Arabic and Muslim world, it has also been adopted by individuals of other ethnic and religious backgrounds, particularly in regions with significant cultural influences from the Middle East or areas that were once part of the Islamic empires.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saladin

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

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

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