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

Benjelloun, 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 Benjelloun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benjelloun in America

Benjelloun is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benjelloun surname appeared 147 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 Benjelloun.

The history of the last name Benjelloun

The surname Benjelloun originates from Morocco and is believed to have derived from the Arabic root word "ibn" meaning "son of" and "jallun" referring to a person who made or sold wool blankets or rugs. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone involved in the wool trade or textile industry.

The earliest known record of the surname Benjelloun dates back to the 13th century, during the reign of the Marinid dynasty in Morocco. It is mentioned in historical manuscripts and documents from that period, often in reference to prominent families or individuals in the cities of Fez and Marrakesh.

One of the most notable figures bearing the name Benjelloun was Abu al-Hasan Ali al-Benjelloun, a renowned scholar and jurist who lived in Fez during the 14th century. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and played a significant role in shaping the intellectual and legal landscape of the Marinid era.

In the 16th century, the Benjelloun family gained prominence as influential merchants and landowners in the Moroccan city of Fez. Several members of the family held influential positions within the local government and trade guilds.

Another prominent individual with the surname Benjelloun was Muhammad al-Benjelloun, a 17th-century Moroccan diplomat and scholar. He served as an ambassador to France and Spain during the reign of the Alaouite Sultan Moulay Ismail and played a crucial role in fostering diplomatic and cultural ties between Morocco and Europe.

Throughout the centuries, the Benjelloun surname has been associated with various notable figures in Moroccan history, including religious scholars, poets, artists, and political leaders. Some examples include Ahmed Benjelloun, a 19th-century Moroccan poet and translator, and Mohammed Benjelloun, a 20th-century Moroccan politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

It is worth noting that the surname Benjelloun has also been recorded with variations in spelling, such as Benjelloun, Benjiloun, or Benjilani, reflecting the diverse regional dialects and linguistic influences within Morocco.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benjelloun

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

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 Benjelloun 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.

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

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