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

Jallad, 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 Jallad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jallad in America

Jallad is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jallad surname appeared 208 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 Jallad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jallad 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 Jallad

The surname Jallad has its origins in the Arabic language, and it can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jallad," which means "executioner" or "torturer." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who held positions related to carrying out punishments or enforcing law and order.

The earliest known references to the Jallad surname can be found in historical records from the medieval period, particularly in areas that were under Islamic rule or influence. For instance, there are mentions of individuals with this surname in documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries.

One notable historical figure bearing the Jallad surname was Abu Bakr al-Jallad, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his expertise in the interpretation of Islamic law.

Another significant individual with this surname was Abul Hasan Ali ibn Ahmad al-Jallad, a prominent poet and writer who lived in 10th-century Persia (modern-day Iran). His poetic works were highly regarded during his time and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

In the 12th century, there are records of a family named Jallad residing in the city of Seville, which was then under Moorish rule in the region of Andalusia (modern-day Spain). This family is believed to have played a role in the administration and governance of the city during that period.

The surname Jallad can also be found in historical records from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from Southeast Europe to the Middle East and North Africa between the 14th and early 20th centuries. One notable figure from this era was Mustafa Jallad, a high-ranking Ottoman military commander who participated in various campaigns and battles during the 16th century.

It is worth noting that the Jallad surname has undergone various spellings and variations over the centuries, including Al-Jallad, Al-Jalladi, and Jalladi, among others. These variations can be found in different historical documents and records, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where the name was present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jallad

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

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

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