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

Najar, 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 Najar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Najar in America

Najar is the 9821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Najar surname appeared 3,296 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Najar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Najar 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 Najar

The surname NAJAR is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Najd, which is located in central Saudi Arabia. The name is derived from the Arabic word "najjar," which means "carpenter" or "woodworker." It is likely that the surname was initially given to individuals or families who worked as carpenters or woodworkers in the region.

The earliest known records of the surname NAJAR can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early days of the Islamic Empire. The name is mentioned in several ancient Arabic manuscripts and chronicles, often in reference to skilled artisans and craftsmen who contributed to the construction of mosques, palaces, and other architectural marvels of the time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname NAJAR was Abu Bakr al-Najar, a prominent carpenter and architect who lived in Medina during the 7th century AD. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several influential mosques, including the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina, which is considered one of the holiest sites in Islam.

Another notable figure with the surname NAJAR was Ibn al-Najar, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in Andalusia (modern-day Spain) during the 11th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars throughout the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, the NAJAR surname appeared in the records of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. One notable individual from this period was Baybars al-Najar, a skilled military commander and architect who rose through the ranks of the Mamluk army to become the Sultan of Egypt in 1260 AD.

As the centuries passed, the NAJAR surname spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula and became prevalent in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Several prominent figures with this surname emerged, including Yusuf al-Najar, a renowned poet and scholar from Morocco who lived in the 17th century AD, and Ahmad al-Najar, a celebrated architect from Ottoman Syria who designed many iconic mosques and buildings in the 18th century AD.

While the NAJAR surname has its roots in the Arabian Peninsula, it has since become a part of the cultural heritage of several countries and regions across the Middle East and North Africa. The name remains a testament to the rich history and traditions of skilled craftsmanship and artistry in these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Najar

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

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

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