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

Jassim, 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 Jassim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jassim in America

Jassim is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jassim surname appeared 197 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 Jassim.

The history of the last name Jassim

The surname JASSIM has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.

The name JASSIM is derived from the Arabic word "jassam," which means "body" or "physique." It was likely used as a descriptive surname, referring to a person's physical attributes or stature. Variations of the spelling include Jassem, Jasim, and Jasem.

Historical records suggest that the name JASSIM appeared in various manuscripts and documents from the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural, economic, and scientific advancements in the region. However, specific references to individuals bearing this surname are scarce in ancient texts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JASSIM can be traced back to Al-Jassim, a prominent Arab tribe that settled in various regions of the Arabian Peninsula, including modern-day Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The tribe played a significant role in the region's history and contributed to the spread of the name.

Notable individuals with the surname JASSIM throughout history include:

1. Ahmad Al-Jassim (1892-1976), a Kuwaiti businessman and philanthropist who founded the renowned Al-Jassim Group, a diversified conglomerate.
2. Abdulaziz Al-Jassim (1914-1992), a Kuwaiti poet and writer known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature.
3. Mubarak Al-Jassim (1927-2002), a Kuwaiti politician who served as the Minister of Education and Higher Education from 1963 to 1976.
4. Yahya Al-Jassim (1938-2005), a prominent Kuwaiti artist and calligrapher whose works are celebrated in the Arab world.
5. Khalid Al-Jassim (born 1956), a Qatari businessman and former Minister of Foreign Affairs for Qatar from 1992 to 2013.

The surname JASSIM has been associated with various place names and regions within the Middle East, reflecting the migration and settlement patterns of those bearing the name. For instance, the town of Al-Jassim in Saudi Arabia and the Al-Jassim district in Kuwait are believed to have derived their names from the presence of families with the JASSIM surname in those areas.

While the surname JASSIM has its roots in the Arabic-speaking world, it has since spread to other regions and cultures through migration and intermarriage. However, its earliest and most significant historical connections remain rooted in the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jassim

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

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

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