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

Jalloh, 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 Jalloh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jalloh in America

Jalloh is the 12238th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jalloh surname appeared 2,542 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Jalloh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jalloh 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 Jalloh

The surname Jalloh originates from the Fula people of West Africa, particularly from Guinea and surrounding regions. The name is believed to have originated in the 15th or 16th century. It is derived from the Fula word "jallo," which means "prince" or "ruler," suggesting that the name was initially given to individuals of high status or nobility within the Fula ethnic group.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jalloh can be traced back to historical documents and manuscripts from the Mali Empire and the Sokoto Caliphate, two prominent West African empires that existed during the medieval and early modern periods. These records often mentioned individuals bearing the name Jalloh in connection with political and military leadership roles.

One notable historical figure with the surname Jalloh was Ibrahima Jalloh, a prominent Fula scholar and Islamic jurist who lived in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Fula language and culture, as well as his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence. Another historical figure was Mamadou Jalloh, a Fula military leader who played a significant role in the expansion of the Sokoto Caliphate in the early 19th century.

The name Jalloh has also been associated with several place names in Guinea and neighboring countries. For example, there is a town called Jalloh in the Faranah Region of Guinea, which may have derived its name from the Jalloh family or clan that settled in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Jalloh:

1. Alhaji Jalloh (c. 1820 - 1890), a Fula scholar and religious leader in Sierra Leone.
2. Abdoulaye Jalloh (1923 - 2003), a Guinean diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
3. Ismaila Jalloh (1947 - present), a Guinean writer and poet known for his works exploring Fula culture and traditions.
4. Aminata Jalloh (1963 - present), a Sierra Leonean activist and advocate for women's rights and education.
5. Mohammed Jalloh (1975 - present), a Guinean professional football player who played for several clubs in Europe.

While the surname Jalloh has its roots in West Africa, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name continues to be closely associated with the Fula ethnic group and their rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jalloh

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

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

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