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

Smadi, 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 Smadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smadi in America

Smadi is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smadi surname appeared 153 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 Smadi.

The history of the last name Smadi

The surname SMADI has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab world. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries CE. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "samd," which means "fortitude" or "steadfastness."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SMADI surname can be found in historical manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Persia between 750 and 1258 CE. These records mention individuals with the surname SMADI serving as scholars, poets, and administrators in various cities under Abbasid rule.

During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria (1250-1517 CE), the SMADI name gained prominence in parts of the Levant region. Several notable figures from this period bore the surname, including Ahmad al-SMADI (1280-1349), a renowned jurist and scholar from Damascus, and Zaynab al-SMADI (1310-1385), a celebrated poet and patron of the arts from Aleppo.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded into the Arab world in the 16th century, the SMADI surname spread to other regions, such as Palestine and parts of the Fertile Crescent. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the SMADI name serving in various capacities, including military leaders, administrators, and religious scholars.

One notable figure from this era was Ibrahim al-SMADI (1550-1615), a prominent military commander who served under Sultan Murad III and participated in several campaigns against the Safavid Empire in Persia. Another prominent individual was Fatima al-SMADI (1590-1670), a renowned Islamic scholar and teacher who established a renowned school for women in Damascus.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the SMADI surname continued to be prevalent in various parts of the Middle East, particularly in regions under Ottoman rule. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the SMADI name serving as local leaders, merchants, and scholars in cities such as Jerusalem, Nablus, and Beirut.

One notable figure from this era was Muhammad al-SMADI (1785-1860), a respected scholar and judge from Nablus who played a significant role in preserving and disseminating Islamic knowledge in the region. Another prominent individual was Layla al-SMADI (1820-1895), a renowned poet and writer from Beirut who gained acclaim for her works celebrating Arab culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Smadi

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

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

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