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

Ziadie, 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 Ziadie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ziadie in America

Ziadie is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ziadie surname appeared 114 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 Ziadie.

The history of the last name Ziadie

The surname Ziadie is believed to have Middle Eastern origins, specifically from the Levant region encompassing modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. The name has ancient roots in Arabic language and culture, where it is derived from "Ziyad," which means "growth" or "increase." The suffix "-ie" is often used in Arabic surnames to denote lineage or familial connections, thus Ziadie can be understood to mean "descendant of Ziyad."

The Ziadie name appeared in historical records dating back to the 18th century. Manuscripts and registries from that period show variations in spelling, including "Ziadih" and "Ziyadih." The name retained its prominence within Levantine communities, given the cultural significance of its meaning. Records from the Ottoman Empire's administrative documents mention families bearing this surname in the regions that are now northern Lebanon and western Syria.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Ziadie is Yassin Ziadie, born in 1782 in the region of modern-day Lebanon. He was a noted scholar and merchant whose travels and trade relations brought the family name into interactions with European traders. Hawwat Ziadie, born in 1825, served as a local chieftain and was involved in negotiations with neighboring tribes, solidifying the family's status in the region.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, some members of the Ziadie family emigrated to the West Indies, particularly Jamaica. Prominent among them was Gabriel Ziadie, born in 1863, who established a successful business in Kingston, Jamaica. His endeavors laid the foundation for subsequent generations of the Ziadie family in the Caribbean.

In the 20th century, Violet Ziadie, known as "Lady B," born in 1926, became a well-known socialite and philanthropist in Jamaica. Her extensive charitable work earned her considerable recognition and further cemented the Ziadie name within Jamaican society. Another notable Ziadie, Peter Ziadie, born in 1935, became a respected diplomat and served in various capacities representing Jamaica internationally.

The influences of the Ziadie family are evident in both academic and social domains. Their journeys from the Levant to the Caribbean reflect a rich tapestry of cultural and economic exchanges, with each generation contributing to the legacy of the surname Ziadie. This historical progression has preserved the name's heritage while allowing it to adapt and thrive in diverse environments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ziadie

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

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

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