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

Noujaim, 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 Noujaim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noujaim in America

Noujaim is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noujaim surname appeared 117 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 Noujaim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noujaim 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 Noujaim

The surname Noujaim has its origins in the Arabic language, and is believed to have originated in the Middle East. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "najm," which means "star" or "celestial body." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals with a connection to astronomy or astrology, or perhaps those who lived in areas where the night sky was particularly prominent.

The earliest known records of the Noujaim surname date back to the 7th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age. It is mentioned in several ancient manuscripts and historical texts from this period, indicating that it was a well-established surname among certain Arab communities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Noujaim surname was Abul Qasim Noujaim, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing new methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.

In the 11th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Ismail ibn Ali Noujaim gained recognition for his works on Arabic literature and philosophy. His writings were widely circulated and admired throughout the Middle East during his lifetime.

During the 12th century, a family of physicians and scholars known as the Noujaims rose to prominence in the city of Aleppo, Syria. They were renowned for their expertise in medicine and their contributions to the advancement of medical knowledge.

Another notable figure with the Noujaim surname was Fatima Noujaim, a 14th-century calligrapher and artist from Cairo, Egypt. Her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works were highly sought after by collectors and patrons of the arts.

In the 16th century, a traveler and explorer named Ahmed Noujaim documented his journeys through the Middle East and North Africa. His detailed accounts and maps provided invaluable insights into the regions he visited and helped to expand the geographical knowledge of the time.

As the Noujaim surname spread throughout the Middle East and beyond, it may have been influenced by local dialects and variations in pronunciation and spelling. However, its connection to the Arabic word "najm" and its association with celestial bodies and astronomical pursuits have remained a consistent theme throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noujaim

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

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

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