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

Mufarreh, 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 Mufarreh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mufarreh in America

Mufarreh is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mufarreh surname appeared 141 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 Mufarreh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mufarreh 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 Mufarreh

The surname MUFARREH has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the 7th century AD during the Islamic Golden Age. It is derived from the Arabic root word "farraha," which means "to rejoice" or "to delight." The name MUFARREH likely originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions where Arabic was the predominant language, such as the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, and parts of North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the MUFARREH name can be found in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire stretching from modern-day Iran to Morocco between the 8th and 13th centuries. The name is believed to have been given to individuals who brought joy and happiness to their communities or were known for their cheerful and delightful dispositions.

During the medieval period, the MUFARREH name appeared in various manuscripts and records, particularly those related to trade, commerce, and scholarly works. One notable figure was Abu Bakr al-Mufarreh, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Córdoba, Spain, during the 10th century. He was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.

In the 12th century, a family by the name of MUFARREH was mentioned in historical records from the region of modern-day Syria. This family was known for their expertise in the cultivation of citrus fruits, particularly oranges and lemons, which were highly valued commodities at the time.

Another notable figure was Fatima al-Mufarreh, a poet and calligrapher who lived in Cairo, Egypt, during the 13th century. Her works were celebrated for their beauty and elegance, and she was widely regarded as a master of her craft.

In the 16th century, a prominent merchant named Khalil al-Mufarreh was recorded in the annals of the Ottoman Empire. He was known for his extensive trade routes that connected the Middle East with Europe and Asia, and his caravans were known for carrying valuable spices, textiles, and precious stones.

As the MUFARREH name spread across the Middle East and North Africa, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Mufarrah, Mufarrih, and Mufarrij, reflecting the diverse dialects and regional variations of the Arabic language. However, the core meaning of the name, which is associated with joy and delight, remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mufarreh

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

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

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