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

Juma, 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 Juma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juma in America

Juma is the 28408th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juma surname appeared 840 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 Juma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juma 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 Juma

The surname JUMA originated in the Arab world, particularly in areas that are now parts of modern-day Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. It likely emerged sometime in the 7th or 8th century CE during the early Islamic period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jum'ah," which means "Friday" and is considered a holy day in Islamic tradition.

One of the earliest known references to the JUMA surname can be found in historical accounts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a significant portion of the Middle East and North Africa from the 8th to the 13th century. Records from this period mention individuals with the JUMA surname, suggesting that it was in use among Arab populations during this time.

In the 10th century, the JUMA name appeared in a manuscript known as the "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies), written by the renowned Arab historian and genealogist, Al-Sam'ani. This work documented the lineages and family trees of various Arab tribes and clans, providing valuable insights into the origins and spread of surnames like JUMA.

During the 12th century, the JUMA surname gained further prominence when a notable scholar and historian, Abu Bakr Juma al-Ansari, was born in the city of Medina in present-day Saudi Arabia. Al-Ansari wrote several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and history, contributing to the intellectual and cultural legacy of the Arab world.

Another significant figure bearing the JUMA surname was Shaykh Muhammad bin Juma al-Bahrani, a prominent Shia scholar and theologian who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Al-Bahrani hailed from the island of Bahrain and authored numerous influential works on Islamic theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the JUMA name gained further recognition with the birth of Muhammad Juma al-Bahlawan, a renowned Omani poet and author. Al-Bahlawan's literary works celebrated Omani culture and traditions, and he is considered one of the most influential poets in the region during that period.

While the JUMA surname has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to other parts of the globe, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest recorded examples and historical references to this surname can be traced back to the Arabian Peninsula and the broader Middle Eastern region, reflecting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juma

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

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

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