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

Saud, 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 Saud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saud in America

Saud is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saud surname appeared 224 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 Saud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saud 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 Saud

The surname Saud is of Arabic origin and traces its roots back to the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated in the region that is now known as Saudi Arabia during the 7th century AD, around the time of the rise of Islam.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saud can be found in the writings of medieval Arab historians and genealogists. It is mentioned that a man named Saud bin Muhammad bin Muqrin was a prominent figure in the Banu Hanifa tribe, which played a significant role in the early days of the Islamic caliphate.

The name Saud is derived from the Arabic word "sa'id," which means "fortunate" or "blessed." It is thought to have been given as a name to signify the blessings and good fortune bestowed upon the bearer. In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Sa'ud" or "Saa'ood," reflecting the traditional Arabic orthography.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Saud has been associated with several notable individuals and families. One of the most famous examples is the Al Saud family, which has ruled over various parts of the Arabian Peninsula since the 18th century. The founder of the first Saudi state, Muhammad bin Saud (1687-1765), played a crucial role in establishing the Al Saud dynasty.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Saud was Abdulaziz bin Saud (1876-1953), the first monarch and founder of modern Saudi Arabia. He unified the various regions of the Arabian Peninsula and established the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.

Other notable individuals with the surname Saud include:

1. Faysal bin Saud (1785-1865), a Saudi ruler and poet known for his literary contributions.
2. Turki bin Saud Al Kabeer (1900-1919), a Saudi prince and military leader during the unification of the kingdom.
3. Saud bin Faisal Al Saud (1940-2015), a Saudi prince and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia from 1975 to 2015.
4. Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1902-1969), the former King of Saudi Arabia who reigned from 1953 to 1964.
5. Saud bin Nayef Al Saud (1956-present), a Saudi prince and businessman who served as the governor of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

The surname Saud has also been linked to various place names in the Arabian Peninsula, such as the cities of Al-Saudiyyah and Sudair, reflecting the historical presence and influence of individuals and families bearing this name in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saud

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

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

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