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

Jalili, 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 Jalili surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jalili in America

Jalili is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jalili surname appeared 293 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 Jalili.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jalili 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 Jalili

The surname Jalili is believed to have originated from Persia, now known as Iran, during the 16th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "jalil," which means "great" or "majestic." The name was likely given to individuals who possessed qualities of greatness, nobility, or high social standing.

This name has its roots in the Persian and Arabic cultures, and it is commonly found in regions where these cultures have had a significant influence, such as the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. The earliest known records of the name Jalili can be traced back to historical documents and manuscripts from the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Jalili was Mirza Mohammad Jalili, a renowned Persian poet and scholar born in 1635 in Isfahan, Iran. His works, which included poetry and literary criticism, were highly regarded and influenced the literary landscape of his time.

In the 19th century, the name Jalili gained prominence with the birth of Mohammad Jalili (1829-1901), a prominent Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Persia during the Qajar dynasty. His political influence and contributions to the country's governance cemented the Jalili name in the annals of Persian history.

Towards the end of the 19th century, another notable figure with the surname Jalili was Sheikh Mohammad Jalili (1860-1935), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Iran. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings, which attracted students from far and wide.

In the 20th century, the name Jalili continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Ahmad Jalili (1923-2001), an Iranian writer and translator who played a significant role in introducing Western literature to the Persian-speaking world through his translations of works by authors like Franz Kafka and Albert Camus.

It is important to note that while the surname Jalili has its origins in Persia and the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical roots and significance of this name remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Persian and Arabic civilizations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jalili

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

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

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