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

Jamaleddine, 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 Jamaleddine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jamaleddine in America

Jamaleddine is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jamaleddine surname appeared 105 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 Jamaleddine.

The history of the last name Jamaleddine

The surname JAMALEDDINE is of Arabic origin, originating from the Middle East region. It likely emerged during the medieval Islamic era, around the 7th to 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Arabic words "Jamal" meaning beauty, and "din" meaning religion or faith, thus translating to "beauty of the faith" or "beauty of religion."

JAMALEDDINE is a variation of the more common Arabic surname Jamali, which is an adjective derived from the word "Jamal." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Arab tribes and the spread of Islam across the Middle East and North Africa. It may have been adopted as a surname to signify one's devotion to their faith or as a descriptive name for someone considered exceptionally pious or virtuous.

Historical records and manuscripts from the Abbasid and Fatimid caliphates, which ruled parts of the Middle East and North Africa during the 8th to 12th centuries, may contain early references to the name JAMALEDDINE or similar variations. However, specific examples from that time period are difficult to verify due to the limited availability of well-preserved records.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname JAMALEDDINE was Al-Jamali al-Din Muhammad ibn Salim al-Hanafi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in Damascus, Syria, during the 13th century (c. 1210-1283). He is known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his influential works on the Hanafi school of Islamic law.

Another notable figure was Abd al-Jamal al-Din al-Badruni, a 13th-century Persian poet and writer from Badrun, Iran (c. 1220-1292). He is best known for his poetry collection "Divan," which showcased his mastery of the Persian language and his eloquent writing style.

In the 14th century, there was Jamal al-Din al-Isnawi, a prominent Egyptian mathematician and astronomer (c. 1305-1370). He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and wrote several treatises on the subject, including works on celestial mechanics and the movements of celestial bodies.

During the 15th century, Jamal al-Din al-Atabaki was a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Syria (c. 1390-1468). He served as the chief judge (qadi al-qudah) of Damascus and was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence, hadith (prophetic traditions), and theology.

In the 16th century, Jamal al-Din al-Qasimi was a influential Syrian scholar and poet (c. 1520-1592). He is best remembered for his literary works, including poetry collections and treatises on various topics, such as grammar, rhetoric, and Islamic mysticism (Sufism).

While the surname JAMALEDDINE has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest and most notable historical figures associated with this surname hailed from regions where Arabic culture and Islam had a significant influence, particularly in the Middle East and surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jamaleddine

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

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 Jamaleddine 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.

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

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