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

Jabr, 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 Jabr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jabr in America

Jabr is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jabr surname appeared 316 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 Jabr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jabr 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 Jabr

The surname JABR is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula, around the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "jabr," which means "to force" or "to restore." The name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in military or law enforcement activities, or those who played a role in resolving disputes or restoring order.

During the Islamic Golden Age, the name JABR appeared in various historical records and manuscripts related to the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast territory spanning from North Africa to Central Asia. One notable mention can be found in the works of the renowned mathematician and astronomer, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (c. 780 - 850 AD), who is considered the father of algebra.

The earliest recorded examples of the name JABR can be traced back to the 9th and 10th centuries, with individuals bearing this surname originating from regions such as present-day Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name include Abu Ja'far al-Jabr (9th century), a prominent scholar and jurist from Kufa, Iraq, and Abu Bakr al-Jabr (10th century), a renowned poet from Basra, Iraq.

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the surname JABR. One such individual was Ibn al-Jabr (fl. 12th century), a famous Arabic poet and literary critic from Andalusia, Spain. Another prominent bearer of the name was Shams al-Din al-Jabr (1191 - 1262 AD), a Syrian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name JABR was also present, with individuals such as Ali Pasha al-Jabr (1784 - 1849), a influential governor of the Acre region in present-day Israel and Palestine. In the 19th century, Muhammad al-Jabr (1829 - 1896) was a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Syria, known for his works on Arabic literature and language.

Another noteworthy figure was Abd al-Karim al-Jabr (1892 - 1965), a prominent Saudi Arabian scholar and religious leader who played a significant role in the establishment of the modern Saudi Arabian state. He served as the first Minister of Education and was highly respected for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and scholarly contributions.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname JABR throughout history, demonstrating its deep roots and significance in various parts of the Middle East and the Islamic world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jabr

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

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

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