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

Jibril, 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 Jibril surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jibril in America

Jibril is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jibril surname appeared 271 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 Jibril.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jibril 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 Jibril

The surname Jibril has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the early days of Islam. It is derived from the name Jibril, which is the Arabic rendition of the name Gabriel, the archangel revered in Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jibril surname can be traced back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts within the region. It is speculated that the name was initially adopted by individuals or families with a connection to the archangel, either through religious devotion or as a reflection of their reverence for the divine messenger.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Jibril surname was Abu Jibril Musa ibn Yahya al-Attar, a renowned Andalusian poet who lived in the 9th century CE. His works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality, have been preserved and continue to influence Arabic literature to this day.

Another notable figure with the Jibril surname was Jibril ibn Bakhtishu, a prominent Persian physician who served as the chief medical officer at the court of the Abbasid Caliphate during the 9th century CE. His contributions to the field of medicine, including his writings on various medical treatments and his role in establishing one of the earliest hospitals in Baghdad, have earned him a place in the annals of medical history.

In the 11th century CE, Jibril al-Qurashi, a scholar and traveler from modern-day Iraq, embarked on a remarkable journey to the lands of West Africa. His travelogue, which documented his experiences and observations of the diverse cultures and societies he encountered, remains an invaluable historical source for understanding the region during that period.

During the 12th century CE, the Jibril surname gained prominence in Andalusia, the region encompassing parts of modern-day Spain and Portugal. Jibril ibn Rashid al-Qurtubi, a renowned jurist and legal scholar, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence, and his works continue to be studied and referenced by scholars to this day.

In the 14th century CE, Jibril ibn Muhammad al-Nabulusi, a Syrian scholar and poet, left a lasting impact on the literary and intellectual circles of the Mamluk Empire. His collection of poetry, which celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality, has been widely acclaimed and has influenced generations of poets and writers in the region.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the Jibril surname throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this name. While the surname may have originated in the Middle East, its bearers have left an indelible mark on various disciplines, from poetry and literature to medicine and scholarship, across multiple regions and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jibril

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

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

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