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

Jabeen, 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 Jabeen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jabeen in America

Jabeen is the 40856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jabeen surname appeared 534 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 Jabeen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jabeen 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 Jabeen

The surname Jabeen originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of modern-day Pakistan and northern India. It has its roots in the Persian language, with the word "jab" meaning "side" or "flank," and the suffix "-een" denoting a sense of belonging or possession. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, when Persian influences were strong in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jabeen can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence among the nobility and bureaucratic classes of that era.

In the 17th century, the Jabeen surname is documented in various court records and land registries from the Mughal provinces of Delhi and Agra. These records often provide insights into the social status and occupations of individuals with this name, suggesting their involvement in various trades, professions, and administrative roles.

Notably, the Jabeen surname has also been associated with several prominent historical figures. One such figure was Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib Jabeen, a renowned 19th-century Urdu and Persian poet from Delhi. He was born in 1797 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential poets of the Mughal era.

Another notable bearer of the Jabeen surname was Mir Sher Ali Khan Jabeen, a distinguished 18th-century military leader and statesman who served as the Governor of Lahore under the Afghan Durrani Empire. He played a significant role in the region's political and military affairs during his tenure.

In the realm of literature, the name Jabeen is also associated with the 20th-century Urdu writer and poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz Jabeen. Born in 1911, he was a prominent figure in the Progressive Writers' Movement and is celebrated for his powerful and thought-provoking works that explored themes of social justice and human rights.

The Jabeen surname has also been linked to various place names and geographical locations within the Indian subcontinent. For instance, the village of Jabeennagar in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the Jabeen surname who settled in the area.

It is worth noting that while the surname Jabeen has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying with them the rich cultural and historical legacy of their ancestral homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jabeen

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

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

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