Explore the Family Name Ayad
The meaning of Ayad
Muslim: 1. variant of Ayyad. 2. from a variant of the Arabic personal name Iyad, from ʿiyād ‘recurrence’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ayad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ayad has seen a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ayad ranked as the 42,912th most common surname, with only 475 instances documented. However, by 2010, its rank had risen considerably to 30,101, accompanied by an increase in count to 779 instances, marking a notable 64% growth. The proportion of the Ayad surname per 100,000 people also increased by over 44%, further highlighting its growing prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #30,101 | 29.85% |
| Count | 475 | 779 | 64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.26 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ayad
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ayad, the Decennial U.S. Census offers some interesting insights. In 2000, the majority of bearers of the surname were identified as White, at 74.32%, and this figure rose to 85.37% by 2010. There was also a small uptick in those identified as Black, from 1.68% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 3.58% to 2.95%. A significant drop was noted in individuals identifying with two or more races, declining from 16% in 2000 to just over 5% in 2010. Hispanic representation remained relatively stable, while there were no recorded instances of the surname among American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.32% | 85.37% | 14.87% |
| Two or More Races | 16% | 5.01% | -68.69% |
| Hispanic | 4.42% | 4.62% | 4.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.58% | 2.95% | -17.6% |
| Black | 1.68% | 2.05% | 22.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |