2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Jalloul
An Arabic surname meaning "glorious" or "majestic".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Jalloul. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jalloul surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Jalloul in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jalloul, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Black (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jalloul
The surname Jalloul is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is thought to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jalil," which means "noble" or "glorious."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jalloul can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, during the time of the Crusades. It is mentioned in manuscripts and records related to the Crusaders' interactions with the local population in the Levant region.
In the 14th century, the name Jalloul was present in various Arabic manuscripts and records from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. These documents provide insight into the prevalence of the name among the local population during that period.
During the Ottoman Empire's rule in the Middle East, the Jalloul surname continued to be documented in various official records and registers. Some notable individuals bearing this surname from that era include Jalloul al-Dimashqi (1456-1521), a renowned Syrian scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history of Damascus.
In the 19th century, the Jalloul surname gained prominence in Lebanon, where several influential families bearing this name emerged. One such family was the Jalloul family from Tripoli, Lebanon, which produced several notable figures, including Jalloul Bey Jalloul (1816-1892), a prominent politician and landowner.
Another significant figure was Jalloul Amin Jalloul (1858-1935), a Lebanese lawyer and journalist who played a pivotal role in the Arab Renaissance movement and advocated for Lebanese independence.
As the Jalloul surname spread across the Middle East and beyond, it also gained prominence in other parts of the world, particularly in communities with a significant Lebanese or Syrian diaspora. Examples include Jalloul Ayed (1903-1976), a prominent Jordanian politician and diplomat, and Jalloul Azzi (1921-2006), a renowned Lebanese-American artist and sculptor.
The surname Jalloul continues to be prevalent in various parts of the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, as well as among Middle Eastern communities around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jalloul
Among Census respondents with the surname Jalloul, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Black (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Jalloul bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jalloul surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 92
- Black or African American8.7% · 9
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jalloul
Jalloul appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+3 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 6,122 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +3 bearers (+3.0%) | Up 6,122 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jalloul surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #153,590 | 3.8% |
| Count | 101 | 104 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jalloul bearers went from 101 to 104 (+3.0% change). The surname moved up 6,122 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #153,590.
FAQ
Jalloul surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jalloul?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Jalloul. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Jalloul?
Jalloul ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Jalloul. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jalloul.
Has Jalloul become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jalloul went from 101 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 3 (+3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Jalloul?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jalloul, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Black (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jalloul in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jalloul appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Black (8.7%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jalloul (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jalloul mean?
An Arabic surname meaning "glorious" or "majestic". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jalloul (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Jalloul?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Jalloul at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.