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

Hawatmeh, 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 Hawatmeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hawatmeh in America

Hawatmeh is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hawatmeh surname appeared 230 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 Hawatmeh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hawatmeh 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 Hawatmeh

The surname HAWATMEH originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in the countries of Jordan and Palestine. The name is thought to derive from the Arabic word "hawatim," which translates to "seals" or "stamps," suggesting a possible association with individuals who were involved in seal-making or related trades in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the HAWATMEH surname can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, during the Ayyubid dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. These records indicate that the name was prevalent among families residing in the areas around Jerusalem and Hebron, which were centers of trade and commerce during that period.

Throughout the centuries, the HAWATMEH name has been linked to various notable figures in Middle Eastern history. One such individual was Saladin Hawatmeh, a prominent military commander who lived in the 13th century and served under the Ayyubid ruler, Al-Kamil. Saladin Hawatmeh played a crucial role in defending the region against the Crusaders and is celebrated for his strategic military campaigns.

Another influential figure bearing the HAWATMEH surname was Nabil Hawatmeh, a Palestinian politician and activist who was born in 1935. He was a co-founder of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) and played a significant role in the Palestinian nationalist movement, advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people.

In the field of literature, the HAWATMEH name is associated with the renowned Palestinian poet and writer, Samih Al-Qasim (1939-2014). Born in Andalusia, Spain, Al-Qasim was a prominent voice in modern Arabic poetry and a staunch advocate for Palestinian causes. His works, which often explored themes of resistance and national identity, earned him widespread recognition and numerous literary awards.

Another noteworthy figure with the HAWATMEH surname was Khalil Hawatmeh (1916-1976), a Jordanian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Jordan from 1957 to 1958. He played a crucial role in shaping Jordan's foreign policy during a period of regional turmoil and was instrumental in strengthening the country's ties with Arab nations and the international community.

The HAWATMEH surname has also been associated with various place names in the Middle East, particularly in Jordan and Palestine. For instance, the village of Hawatmeh, located in the West Bank region of Palestine, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting a historical connection between the name and the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hawatmeh

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

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

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