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

Mabrouk, 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 Mabrouk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mabrouk in America

Mabrouk is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mabrouk surname appeared 225 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 Mabrouk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mabrouk 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 Mabrouk

The surname "MABROUK" originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mabrouk," which means "blessed" or "fortunate."

In the historical context, the name "MABROUK" can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age, when Arabic culture and language flourished across the Middle East and parts of North Africa. The name was likely adopted by individuals or families as a way to express their gratitude or as a symbolic representation of their blessings or good fortune.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "MABROUK" can be found in historical manuscripts and records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE. This period saw a significant cultural and intellectual renaissance in the Islamic world, and many scholars, poets, and artists bore this name.

In the 10th century CE, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Al-Mabrouk Ibn Al-Saalik lived in Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics, and his works were widely studied and cited by later scholars.

Another notable individual with the surname "MABROUK" was Salah al-Din Mabrouk, a 12th-century Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus, Syria. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his influential writings on the interpretation of Sharia law.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over parts of the Middle East and North Africa, the name "MABROUK" continued to be prevalent. In the 16th century, there was a famous Ottoman military commander named Mehmet Mabrouk Pasha, who led successful campaigns against the Safavid Empire in Persia.

In more recent history, one of the most well-known figures with the surname "MABROUK" was Muhammad Mabrouk, an Egyptian writer and journalist who lived from 1888 to 1957. He was a prominent figure in the Egyptian literary scene and played a significant role in shaping the country's cultural and intellectual landscape during the early 20th century.

While the surname "MABROUK" has its origins in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the name remains closely tied to its Arabic roots and the rich historical and cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mabrouk

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

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

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