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

Jaradat, 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 Jaradat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaradat in America

Jaradat is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaradat surname appeared 133 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 Jaradat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaradat 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 Jaradat

The surname Jaradat originated in the region of Palestine, specifically in the town of Jarad, located near the city of Jenin in the northern part of the West Bank. The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early years of the Islamic era in the region.

The word "Jaradat" is derived from the Arabic word "jurd," which means "rocky area" or "stony ground." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived or worked in rocky or mountainous areas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Jaradat can be found in the Crusader chronicles from the 12th century, where it was spelled "Jaridat." These chronicles document the conflicts between the Crusaders and the local Arab population, including those bearing the Jaradat name.

In the 14th century, a prominent Jaradat family is mentioned in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and geographer Al-Umari. He described them as a powerful clan in the region, known for their military prowess and leadership.

Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the surname Jaradat. One of the earliest was Abu Bakr Al-Jaradat (1150-1220), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who authored several influential works on jurisprudence and theology.

Another prominent Jaradat was Saleh Al-Jaradat (1875-1948), a Palestinian nationalist and leader during the British Mandate period. He played a crucial role in the resistance against the British occupation and the establishment of the State of Israel.

In the realm of literature, the Palestinian poet and writer Mahmoud Jaradat (1925-2007) made significant contributions to the modern Arabic literary scene. His works explored themes of identity, resistance, and the Palestinian struggle.

Khalil Al-Jaradat (1910-1982) was a prominent Palestinian educator and academic. He served as the president of Birzeit University, one of the leading educational institutions in the Palestinian territories, and was instrumental in its development and growth.

More recently, Ghassan Jaradat (1960-2013) gained international recognition as a Palestinian political activist and a leader of the Fatah movement. He spent many years in Israeli prisons for his involvement in the Palestinian resistance.

The surname Jaradat continues to be prevalent among Palestinian families, particularly in the northern regions of the West Bank, where the town of Jarad is located. While its roots can be traced back to the early Islamic era, the name has endured through centuries of Palestinian history, reflecting the resilience and endurance of the people who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaradat

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

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

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