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

Zedan, 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 Zedan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zedan in America

Zedan is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zedan surname appeared 256 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 Zedan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zedan 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 Zedan

The surname Zedan has its origins in the Middle East, particularly within Arabic-speaking countries. Zedan likely derives from the Arabic root "Zayd," which means "to increase" or "grow." The name is widespread in countries such as Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Its origins can be traced back to the early Islamic period, around the 7th century.

The name Zedan and its variants have appeared in various historical documents over the centuries. In ancient records, such as genealogical manuscripts and local chronicles, people bearing this surname often held positions of nobility or were influential in their communities. Although specific documents from early history are scarce, references to Zedan in the context of lineages and tribes can be found in medieval Arabic literature.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Zedan can be found in a manuscript from the 12th century, detailing the history of a prominent family in what is today Saudi Arabia. The name was also mentioned in records from the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century, although with slight variations in spelling.

In the 19th century, Fares Zedan became well-known as a tribal leader in Jordan, known for his efforts in uniting various Bedouin tribes. His leadership and efforts in establishing peace are documented in several historical accounts of the region. Another significant figure was Jamal Zedan (1850-1922), a renowned poet from Syria, whose literary works contributed significantly to Arabic poetry.

A 20th-century notable individual with the surname was Sheikh Ahmed Zedan (1900-1965), an influential religious scholar and educator in Iraq. He authored several theological texts that are still studied in Islamic seminaries today. In more recent history, Dr. Khaled Zedan (1945-1999), an esteemed surgeon of Jordanian origin, made significant contributions to medical science, particularly in the field of cardiovascular surgery.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Zedan has maintained its presence predominantly in the Middle East, evolving slightly in pronunciation and spelling but always retaining its roots in the Arabic tradition. The name continues to be associated with growth, leadership, and academic excellence, reflecting the attributes derived from its original meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zedan

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

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

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