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

Alharbi, 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 Alharbi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alharbi in America

Alharbi is the 38155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alharbi surname appeared 581 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 Alharbi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alharbi 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 Alharbi

The surname ALHARBI is of Arabic origin and is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the medieval period, likely around the 7th or 8th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "harb," which means "war" or "battle," and the prefix "al," meaning "the." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with warriors, soldiers, or individuals involved in battles or conflicts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALHARBI can be found in historical manuscripts and records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire stretching from North Africa to Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this time, the name was particularly prevalent in regions such as modern-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and parts of the Levant.

Historical references to individuals bearing the name ALHARBI can be traced back to the 9th century CE. One notable figure was Abu Bakr al-Harbi, a renowned Muslim scholar and theologian who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his written works on various aspects of Islamic law and theology.

Another prominent individual with the surname ALHARBI was Ibn al-Harbi, a 10th-century Arab poet and literary figure from Basra, in present-day Iraq. His poetry and writings were highly regarded during his time and have been preserved in various literary anthologies and manuscripts.

In the 12th century, a renowned Arab traveler and geographer named Abu al-Husayn al-Harbi embarked on several journeys across the Middle East and North Africa, documenting his observations and experiences. His travelogues provide valuable insights into the cultural, social, and political landscapes of the regions he visited during that period.

During the 14th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist named Ibn al-Harbi al-Dimashqi, hailing from Damascus, made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Islamic law and jurisprudence. His works were widely respected and influential within the scholarly circles of his time.

Another notable figure with the surname ALHARBI was Abd al-Rahman al-Harbi, a 16th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Yemen. He is credited with advancing mathematical knowledge and making important observations in the field of astronomy during the Islamic Golden Age.

While these examples provide insights into the historical presence and significance of the surname ALHARBI, it is important to note that the name has been carried by numerous individuals throughout various regions and time periods, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alharbi

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

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

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