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

Suhayda, 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 Suhayda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suhayda in America

Suhayda is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suhayda surname appeared 103 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 Suhayda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suhayda 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 Suhayda

The surname SUHAYDA is of Arabic origin, originating from the Middle East region during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Arabic word "suhayda," which means "a small, delicate person." The name was likely used as a descriptive nickname or term of endearment before becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUHAYDA surname can be found in 13th-century manuscripts from the city of Damascus, Syria. These documents mention a family of merchants and traders who bore this name, indicating that it was already an established surname by that time.

In the 14th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Ibn Suhayda (1310-1375) gained prominence in the city of Cairo, Egypt. His writings on metaphysics and Islamic theology were widely studied and influential during the Mamluk period.

During the Ottoman Empire's reign in the 16th century, a notable figure named Mehmet Suhayda (1525-1589) served as a high-ranking military commander and advisor to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was celebrated for his strategic prowess.

In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant family named SUHAYDA resided in the city of Aleppo, Syria. They were known for their successful trade in spices and silk, and their influence extended throughout the Levant region.

Another prominent individual bearing the SUHAYDA surname was Fatima Suhayda (1835-1912), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from Lebanon. She established one of the first schools for girls in Beirut and advocated for women's education and empowerment during a time of significant social change in the region.

While the SUHAYDA surname originated in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Despite its long history, the name remains relatively rare, making it a distinctive and intriguing part of the rich tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suhayda

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

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

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