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

Elbanna, 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 Elbanna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elbanna in America

Elbanna is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elbanna surname appeared 218 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 Elbanna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elbanna 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 Elbanna

The surname ELBANNA originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East, specifically Egypt. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

ELBANNA is derived from the Arabic word "banna," which means "builder" or "architect." It was initially a descriptive name given to individuals who worked as builders or were skilled in construction and architecture. The prefix "El" in Arabic means "the," so the name ELBANNA translates to "the builder."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELBANNA can be found in a manuscript from the Mamluk period in Egypt, dated around the 14th century. This document mentions a prominent architect named Ahmed ELBANNA, who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Cairo.

In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and poet named Abdel-Rahman ELBANNA lived in Cairo. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and literature were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Egypt in the 17th century, a family by the name of ELBANNA gained prominence in the city of Alexandria. They were known for their skill in building and restoring mosques, palaces, and other architectural wonders.

In the 19th century, a famous Egyptian writer and journalist named Mustafa ELBANNA was born in Cairo. He played a significant role in the literary and cultural renaissance of the Arab world, publishing numerous influential works and advocating for social and political reforms.

Another notable figure with the surname ELBANNA was Gamal ELBANNA, an Egyptian historian and archaeologist born in 1920. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient Egyptian civilizations and was renowned for his expertise in deciphering hieroglyphics and uncovering forgotten tombs and artifacts.

Throughout history, the surname ELBANNA has been associated with individuals who excelled in the fields of architecture, construction, literature, and academia, reflecting the name's roots and the expertise of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elbanna

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

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

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