Explore the Family Name Abdelsayed
The meaning of Abdelsayed
Muslim (also Abd el-Sayed): from the Arabic personal name ʿAbd al-Sayyid ‘servant of the Lord’ (see Said 1).
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How common is the last name Abdelsayed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Abdelsayed" has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 85,643rd in terms of popularity, which improved to 56,836th by 2010 - this represents a jump of approximately 33.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also witnessed an increase from 203 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, marking an impressive growth of about 76.85%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, those bearing the Abdelsayed surname went up from 0.08 to 0.12 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #56,836 | 33.64% |
| Count | 203 | 359 | 76.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abdelsayed
The ethnicity distribution of the Abdelsayed surname has also seen shifts over time as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White accounted for 84.24% in 2000 and increased to 92.76% by 2010. There was a decline in the number of individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities from 8.87% to 3.06%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic or Black also saw decreases, from 2.96% to 2.23% and from 2.96% to 1.95%, respectively. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.24% | 92.76% | 10.11% |
| Two or More Races | 8.87% | 3.06% | -65.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 2.23% | -24.66% |
| Black | 2.96% | 1.95% | -34.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |