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

Wehba, 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 Wehba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wehba in America

Wehba is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wehba surname appeared 103 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 Wehba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wehba 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 Wehba

The surname "WEHBA" originates from the Middle East, specifically from the Arabic-speaking regions. This name has its roots in the Arabic language, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name "WEHBA" can be found in various historical manuscripts and records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "wahaba," which means "to gift" or "to bestow."

During the Mamluk Sultanate era, which ruled over parts of the Middle East from the 13th to the 16th centuries, the name "WEHBA" appeared in various administrative records and documents. It was particularly prevalent in areas such as present-day Egypt, Syria, and Palestine.

In the 14th century, a renowned scholar and historian named Ibn Wehba lived in Cairo, Egypt. He authored several notable works on Islamic history and jurisprudence, including a comprehensive biography of the Prophet Muhammad.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "WEHBA" was Hasan al-Wehba, a 16th-century Ottoman military commander and governor of Damascus. He played a significant role in the Ottoman campaigns against the Safavid Empire in the region.

During the 18th century, the name "WEHBA" was found in various court records and legal documents in the regions of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. One prominent figure from this period was Yusuf al-Wehba, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Beirut.

In the 19th century, a Lebanese poet and writer named Yusuf Wehba al-Khalil gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature. He was born in Beirut in 1823 and is remembered for his poetic works and translations.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "WEHBA" was Hanna Wehba, a prominent Lebanese businessman and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded several educational institutions and played a significant role in the development of modern Lebanon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wehba

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

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

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