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

Ibrahem, 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 Ibrahem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ibrahem in America

Ibrahem is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ibrahem surname appeared 145 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 Ibrahem.

The history of the last name Ibrahem

The surname "IBRAHEM" has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions such as Egypt, Syria, and the Levant. It is derived from the Arabic name "Ibrahim," which is the Arabic form of the biblical name "Abraham."

The name "Ibrahim" has a rich history and can be traced back to ancient times. It is mentioned in various religious texts, including the Quran and the Bible. In the Quran, Ibrahim is revered as a prophet and is often referred to as "Khalil Allah" (Friend of God).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "IBRAHEM" can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and chronicles. For example, the 13th-century historian Ibn Khaldun mentions an individual named "Ibrahem ibn Yahya al-Maghribi" in his famous work, "Muqaddimah."

In terms of historical figures bearing the surname "IBRAHEM," one notable example is Ibrahim Pasha (1789-1848), an Ottoman general and governor of Egypt. He played a significant role in modernizing the Egyptian army and infrastructure during his rule.

Another prominent figure is Ibrahim al-Yaziji (1847-1906), a renowned Syrian writer, poet, and scholar. He made significant contributions to the Arabic literary renaissance (Al-Nahda) during the 19th century.

Ibrahim Effendi (c. 1616-1677) was a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and artist, known for his mastery of the Naskh and Thuluth scripts. His works are highly regarded and can be found in various museums and collections around the world.

Ibrahim al-Bajuri (1784-1860) was an Egyptian Islamic scholar and jurist. He authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and was highly respected in the field of Islamic studies.

Ibrahim al-Kurani (1615-1690) was a prominent Ottoman scholar and poet. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "Divan," which is considered a masterpiece of Ottoman literature.

While the name "IBRAHEM" has its roots in the Arabic language, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and regions influenced by the Arab world, such as parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ibrahem

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

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

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