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

Badran, 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 Badran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badran in America

Badran is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badran surname appeared 376 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 Badran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Badran 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 Badran

The surname BADRAN has its origins in the Arabic language and is predominantly found in the Middle East, particularly in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. The name is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "badriyyah," which means "full moon" or "moonlight."

BADRAN is thought to have its roots in the Levant region, dating back to the 8th century AD, during the Umayyad Caliphate era. It is believed that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in areas with abundant moonlight or worked under the light of the moon.

In the 12th century, records from the Ayyubid Dynasty in Syria mention individuals with the surname BADRAN. During this period, the name was prevalent among scholars, poets, and administrators in the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name BADRAN can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and philosopher, Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), who made references to prominent figures bearing this surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname BADRAN. One such person was Al-Badri Al-Badran (1218-1292), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus, who wrote extensively on spiritual enlightenment and mystical themes.

Another distinguished figure was Yusuf Al-Badran (1528-1603), a prominent scholar and jurist from Aleppo, who contributed significantly to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and legal studies.

In the 19th century, Muhammad Al-Badran (1806-1885), a prominent poet and literary figure from Lebanon, gained recognition for his works celebrating Arabic culture and heritage.

Salim Al-Badran (1890-1964), a Syrian politician and diplomat, played a crucial role in the independence movement of Syria and served as the country's first ambassador to the United Nations.

Additionally, Ibrahim Al-Badran (1915-1995), a renowned Palestinian artist and sculptor, gained international acclaim for his innovative works that blended traditional Arabic motifs with modern styles.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname BADRAN and made notable contributions to various fields, including literature, arts, politics, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badran

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

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

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