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

Jbara, 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 Jbara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jbara in America

Jbara is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jbara surname appeared 103 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 Jbara.

The history of the last name Jbara

The surname JBARA is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of Lebanon and Syria. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "jabbar," which means "powerful" or "mighty." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who possessed physical strength or held positions of authority.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JBARA surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Tripoli, Lebanon, dating back to the 16th century. During this time, the JBARA family was known for their involvement in local trade and commerce, with some members holding influential roles within the city's merchant community.

In the 18th century, the JBARA name appeared in several Ottoman Empire documents, indicating that members of the family had migrated to various parts of the empire, including regions of modern-day Turkey and Syria. Some records suggest that the JBARA family had connections to the ruling elite and held positions within the Ottoman administrative system.

Notable individuals with the JBARA surname include:

1. Ibrahim JBARA (1820-1891), a Lebanese scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the preservation of Arabic literature and culture.
2. Khalil JBARA (1858-1932), a Syrian-born poet and philosopher known for his works exploring themes of spirituality and the human condition.
3. Layla JBARA (1892-1972), a pioneering Lebanese educator and women's rights activist who established several schools for girls in Beirut.
4. Rashid JBARA (1926-2007), a renowned Syrian artist whose paintings and sculptures celebrated the cultural heritage of the Middle East.
5. Zaina JBARA (1974-present), a contemporary Lebanese-American author and journalist who has written extensively on issues related to the Arab diaspora.

While the JBARA surname has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Variations of the spelling, such as Jbarah, Jbaraah, and Jbarah, can be found in different regions, reflecting the diverse diaspora of individuals with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jbara

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Jbara, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!