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

Ziadeh, 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 Ziadeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ziadeh in America

Ziadeh is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ziadeh surname appeared 349 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 Ziadeh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ziadeh 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 Ziadeh

The surname Ziadeh has its origins in the Middle East, specifically within the Arab world. It is primarily found in countries such as Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, dating back to the Medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "ziyāda," which means "increase" or "abundance." Alternative spellings such as "Zayyad" and "Ziyad" have appeared over time due to transliteration variations.

Historically, the surname Ziadeh has been linked to the Islamic Golden Age, a period marked by scholarly, cultural, and scientific achievements. Early records of the name can be traced to manuscripts and public records in the Levantine region. These records indicate that individuals bearing the surname were often involved in scholarly pursuits, trade, and governance.

One notable early example is Yahya ibn Yahya al-Ziyadi, an Andalusian Islamic scholar from the 9th century, whose works in theology and jurisprudence were influential in both Spain and the broader Islamic world. Although not bearing the exact surname Ziadeh, the familial connection to the root "Ziyad" is evident.

In the 20th century, the Ziadeh name gained recognition through May Ziadeh (1886-1941), a Lebanese-Palestinian writer and poet who was a central figure in the Arabic literary renaissance. Her intellectual salons in Cairo attracted numerous prominent Arab writers and thinkers, making significant contributions to modern Arabic literature.

Kamel Ziadeh (1901-1978), a distinguished historian and educator, also brought prominence to the surname with his extensive research on Middle Eastern history. His works remain influential in the academic study of the region.

Another significant bearer of the surname was Albert A. Ziadeh (1911-1994), a prominent Lebanese businessman and philanthropist. His efforts in the development of Lebanese infrastructure and education systems were widely acknowledged, cementing the family name in modern history.

The surname’s presence in different regions of the Middle East is evidence of its historical and cultural significance. The variations in spelling and transliteration, such as Ziyadah and Zyiadeh, can be found in old land and property records, often associated with influential families involved in trade and governance in towns like Beirut and Aleppo.

Over centuries, the surname Ziadeh has become integral to the cultural and historical fabric of the Middle East. Its bearers have made significant contributions to literature, academia, and public life, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to be recognized and respected.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ziadeh

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

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

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