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

Kebbeh, 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 Kebbeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kebbeh in America

Kebbeh is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kebbeh surname appeared 168 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 Kebbeh.

The history of the last name Kebbeh

The surname KEBBEH is of Arabic origin, and it is believed to have originated in the Middle East region, particularly in countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. The name is derived from the Arabic word "kibbah," which refers to a type of traditional Middle Eastern dish made of ground meat, bulgur wheat, and spices.

The earliest recorded instances of the KEBBEH surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Ottoman Empire's rule over parts of the Middle East. Historical records from this period mention individuals with this surname residing in cities like Damascus, Aleppo, and Beirut.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the KEBBEH name appeared in various Ottoman administrative documents and tax registers, indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in the region. One notable mention is found in a 1683 manuscript from the Levant region, which lists a merchant named Ahmad KEBBEH who traded in spices and textiles.

As the Ottoman Empire declined and new nation-states emerged in the Middle East, the KEBBEH surname continued to be prevalent in areas such as modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Some notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Khalil KEBBEH (1890-1962), a prominent Lebanese lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Lebanese Parliament.
2. Fawzi KEBBEH (1914-1998), a Syrian writer and journalist known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
3. Hind KEBBEH (1921-2005), a renowned Lebanese sculptor and artist renowned for her abstract and figurative works.
4. Adnan KEBBEH (born 1945), a Jordanian academic and author who has written extensively on Middle Eastern history and culture.
5. Leila KEBBEH (born 1977), a Syrian-Lebanese chef and cookbook author who has popularized Middle Eastern cuisine in the West.

While the KEBBEH surname has its roots in the Middle East, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. Variations of the name, such as KEBBA, KBBA, or KEBAB, can be found among Arabic-speaking communities in Europe, North America, and other regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kebbeh

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

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

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