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

Jallah, 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 Jallah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jallah in America

Jallah is the 47614th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jallah surname appeared 445 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 Jallah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jallah 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 Jallah

The surname Jallah originates from the Middle East, specifically the regions of modern-day Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Its roots can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early days of the Islamic expansion. The name is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "jalal," meaning "glory" or "majesty."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jallah name appears in a collection of medieval Arabic manuscripts from the 9th century. These manuscripts detail the travels and observations of Ibn Jallah, a renowned explorer and scholar from the city of Mecca. Ibn Jallah's writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual landscape of the time.

In the 11th century, a prominent family bearing the Jallah surname emerged in the city of Medina. The Jallah clan played a significant role in preserving and disseminating religious and historical texts during the Islamic Golden Age. Several members of the family were renowned scholars, poets, and calligraphers.

During the Crusades, a figure known as Al-Jallah ibn Khalid gained recognition for his bravery and military tactics in defending the city of Acre against the Crusader forces in the late 12th century. Though little is known about his personal life, his exploits were recorded in various chronicles and narratives of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable poet and mystic named Jallah al-Din al-Rumi left a lasting impact on the literary and spiritual traditions of the region. His profound works, including the famous "Masnavi," explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.

Another notable figure bearing the Jallah surname was Fatima Jallah, a renowned female scholar and jurist who lived in the 16th century. She gained recognition for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of her time, challenging traditional gender norms.

Throughout the centuries, the Jallah name has been associated with various place names and locations across the Middle East, including the towns of Jallah in Yemen and Jallah al-Janoubi in Saudi Arabia. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or from individuals who bore the name and established settlements in those regions.

While the Jallah surname has its roots in the Middle East, it has since been carried by individuals and families across various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse and far-reaching influences of the Islamic civilization and the migration of people throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jallah

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

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

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