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

Jaser, 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 Jaser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaser in America

Jaser is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaser surname appeared 171 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 Jaser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaser 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 Jaser

The surname JASER originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. It is believed to have emerged around the 10th century AD, during the time of the Abbasid Caliphate. The name JASER is thought to derive from the Arabic word "jasar," which means "bridge" or "causeway."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JASER can be found in a manuscript dated to the 12th century, which references a prominent merchant named Abdul Jaser who traded goods along the Silk Road. This document provides evidence of the name's use in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Ibrahim Jaser was a scholar and theologian who taught at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. His writings on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy were widely influential during the Mamluk Sultanate.

The JASER name also appeared in Ottoman Empire records from the 16th century, where it was associated with several families living in the Levant region. One such family, the Jasers of Tripoli, was known for their skilled craftsmanship in metalwork and jewelry-making.

During the 18th century, a prominent military leader named Ahmed Jaser rose through the ranks of the Ottoman army and played a significant role in defending the empire's territories against foreign invasions. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

Another notable individual with the surname JASER was Fatima Jaser, a renowned poet and writer who lived in Damascus, Syria, in the late 19th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary, were widely celebrated and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the region.

While the name JASER has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient lands of the Levant, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaser

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

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

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