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

Masarweh, 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 Masarweh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masarweh in America

Masarweh is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masarweh surname appeared 131 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 Masarweh.

The history of the last name Masarweh

The surname Masarweh has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Levant region that encompasses modern-day Jordan, Palestine, Israel, and parts of Syria. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where the word "masarweh" loosely translates to "happiness" or "joy."

The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 12th century, during the Ayyubid dynasty that ruled over parts of the Levant and Egypt. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by families living in the vicinity of the city of Karak, located in present-day Jordan. This region was known for its fertile lands and prosperous agricultural communities, which may have contributed to the association of the name with happiness and abundance.

In the 14th century, the Masarweh surname gained further prominence when it was mentioned in various manuscripts and records kept by the Mamluk Sultanate, which controlled large swaths of the Levant and Egypt at the time. These documents often referred to individuals with this surname as merchants, landowners, or religious scholars, indicating their elevated social status within the urban centers of the region.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the Masarweh surname was Abu al-Qasim Masarweh, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived during the 13th century. He is credited with writing several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and is revered for his contributions to the development of Sharia law.

Another prominent figure was Yahya Masarweh, a 15th-century poet and calligrapher whose works were widely celebrated throughout the Mamluk Sultanate. His intricate calligraphic pieces adorned the walls of numerous mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools) across the region, earning him a reputation as a master of the art form.

In the 16th century, the Masarweh surname became associated with the city of Nablus (also known as Shechem), located in present-day Palestine. The Masarweh family was among the prominent olive oil merchants who contributed to the city's thriving economy and cultural vibrancy during the Ottoman period.

One of the most notable individuals from this period was Ibrahim Masarweh, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in the late 16th century. He funded the construction of several public buildings, including a magnificent caravanserai (roadside inn) that still stands today in the heart of Nablus' old city.

During the 18th century, the Masarweh surname gained recognition in the city of Jerusalem, where several members of the family held influential positions within the religious and educational institutions of the city. Among them was Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Masarweh, a renowned Islamic scholar and judge who served as the Mufti (chief religious authority) of Jerusalem in the late 1700s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masarweh

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

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

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