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

Saydee, 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 Saydee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saydee in America

Saydee is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saydee surname appeared 167 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 Saydee.

The history of the last name Saydee

The surname SAYDEE has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Arab world. It is believed to have emerged around the 9th or 10th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "sayyid," which means "master" or "lord." It was initially used as a title of respect, particularly for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SAYDEE can be found in the writings of renowned Arab scholars and historians from the medieval period. Al-Tabari, a renowned Persian scholar born in 838 CE, mentioned individuals with the title "Sayyid" in his historical works.

The name SAYDEE gained prominence in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, where it was often associated with noble families or those claiming descent from the Prophet Muhammad. In some regions, it evolved into a hereditary surname, passing down through generations.

During the 12th century, the name SAYDEE appeared in several manuscripts and records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iraq to parts of North Africa. One notable individual bearing this name was Sayyid Abdul-Qadir Gilani, a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar who lived from 1077 to 1166 CE.

As trade and cultural exchanges flourished between the Arab world and other regions, the name SAYDEE spread to various parts of Asia and Europe. In the 14th century, Marco Polo, the famous Venetian explorer, mentioned encountering individuals with the title "Sayyid" during his travels through Central Asia and the Middle East.

Throughout history, several influential figures have borne the surname SAYDEE. One such individual was Sayyid Qutb, an Egyptian author and Islamic theorist who lived from 1906 to 1966. His writings and ideas significantly influenced modern Islamist movements.

Another notable person with the surname SAYDEE was Sayyid Ameer Ali, an Indian jurist, and political theorist who lived from 1849 to 1928. He made significant contributions to the study of Islamic law and advocated for social reforms in British India.

In the realm of literature, Sayyid Qutb Al-Din Al-Shirazi, a Persian poet and scholar who lived from 1236 to 1311 CE, left a lasting impact with his poetic works and treatises on ethics and philosophy.

The surname SAYDEE also found its way to the Indian subcontinent, where it was adopted by Muslim families claiming descent from Arab ancestors. One prominent figure was Sayyid Ahmad Barelvi, a revivalist leader and Islamic scholar who lived from 1786 to 1831 CE and played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saydee

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

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 Saydee 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.

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

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