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

Jubran, 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 Jubran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jubran in America

Jubran is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jubran surname appeared 367 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 Jubran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jubran 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 Jubran

The surname JUBRAN originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon and Syria. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jabr," which means "algebra" or "reunion." The earliest records of this surname can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic expansion into the region.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the JUBRAN surname is found in a manuscript from the 9th century, which refers to a scholar named Al-Jubran, who was known for his contributions to the field of mathematics. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with academic or scholarly pursuits.

In the 12th century, the JUBRAN family was known to have settled in the city of Tripoli, Lebanon, where they established themselves as prominent merchants and traders. During this period, the name was also found in various historical records related to land ownership and taxation.

Notable individuals with the JUBRAN surname include:

1. Khalil Gibran Jubran (1883-1931), a renowned Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer, best known for his poetic works such as "The Prophet" and "The Madman."
2. Fouad Jubran (1908-1990), a Syrian politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Syria from 1965 to 1970.
3. Suheir Jubran (born 1972), a Palestinian-American poet, writer, and activist known for her work exploring themes of identity, displacement, and social justice.
4. Samir Jubran (born 1956), a Palestinian painter and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally and are part of several prestigious collections.
5. Samir Jubran (born 1964), a Lebanese actor and director known for his roles in numerous Arabic films and television series.

The JUBRAN surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Middle East. For example, there is a village called Jubran in Lebanon, as well as a town called Jubran in Syria. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, indicating the presence of JUBRAN families in those areas over time.

While the JUBRAN surname continues to be widely used in the Middle East, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Arab world, where it has left an indelible mark throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jubran

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

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

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