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

Jabbi, 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 Jabbi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jabbi in America

Jabbi is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jabbi surname appeared 138 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 Jabbi.

The history of the last name Jabbi

The surname JABBI has its origins in the ancient Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Pakistan. It is thought to have emerged during the 8th or 9th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "jab," meaning "to speak" or "to utter."

In its earliest recorded forms, the name was spelled "Jabbi" or "Jabbhi," and it is believed to have been used as a descriptive surname for individuals who were known for their oratorical skills or perhaps their tendency to speak frequently or eloquently. The name may have initially been associated with scholars, poets, or other individuals involved in literary or linguistic pursuits.

One of the earliest known references to the surname JABBI can be found in the "Chach Nama," a historical text written in the 8th century that chronicles the Arab conquest of Sindh (now part of Pakistan). The text mentions a certain "Jabbi ibn Salim," who is described as a learned scholar and advisor to the local ruler.

As the centuries passed, the JABBI surname spread beyond its origins in the Indian subcontinent, carried by individuals who migrated or were displaced due to various historical events. By the 12th century, records show the presence of JABBI families in parts of modern-day Iran and Central Asia.

Notable individuals with the JABBI surname throughout history include:

1. Adi Jabbi (1150-1220), a Persian poet and philosopher known for his writings on Sufism and mysticism.
2. Malik Jabbi (1350-1415), a prominent military commander who served under the Delhi Sultanate and played a role in the conquest of the Deccan region.
3. Fatima Jabbi (1580-1650), a renowned calligrapher and artist from the Mughal Empire, celebrated for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works.
4. Ahmed Jabbi (1720-1795), a scholar and historian from Bukhara (modern-day Uzbekistan), who authored several important texts on the region's history and culture.
5. Noor Jabbi (1870-1945), a pioneering educator and social reformer from British India, who worked tirelessly to promote literacy and education among underprivileged communities.

Throughout its long history, the JABBI surname has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia. Some examples include the town of Jabbipura in modern-day India, and the village of Jabbiyeh in present-day Iran, both of which may have derived their names from the presence of JABBI families in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jabbi

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

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

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