Haddad
An occupational surname meaning “blacksmith” in Arabic.
The #3,318 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 28,577 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Haddad comes from Arabic ḥaddād, a common occupational noun meaning “blacksmith” or “ironworker.” The word is built on the Semitic root ḥ-d-d, associated with iron, sharpness, and cutting. As a surname, it originally identified someone by trade, much like Smith in English.
History
The surname is widespread among Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and in the global diaspora. It is especially common among families of Levantine background, though it can be found across many countries and Christian, Muslim, and Druze communities. In some places the name appears in slightly different transliterations, but the core form reflects the same occupational term.
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Fun fact
Because it literally means “blacksmith,” Haddad is one of several Arabic surnames that preserve a family’s original profession.