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

Yazbek, 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 Yazbek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yazbek in America

Yazbek is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yazbek surname appeared 184 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 Yazbek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yazbek 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 Yazbek

The surname Yazbek has its origins in the Middle East, particularly within the regions historically known as Greater Syria, which includes modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Israel/Palestine. The name is of Lebanese origin, and it dates back several centuries. It is derived from the Arabic word “Yazbik,” which refers to a governor or high-ranking official during the Ottoman Empire’s rule over the Levant.

The surname Yazbek appears in historical records dating back to the Ottoman period in the 16th and 17th centuries. Manuscripts and government documents from that time occasionally mention individuals with the title Yazbik, denoting their administrative role within the Ottoman provincial system. Over the centuries, the title was adopted as a family name by some prominent families in the region, reflecting their noble or influential status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname in historical documents is attributed to a man named Youssef Yazbek, a governor in the early 1600s who served under the Ottoman administration in what is now northern Lebanon. His contributions to the local governance and economic stability during his tenure earned him a place in regional history.

In the 19th century, another notable figure bearing the surname Yazbek was Nassif Yazbek (1800-1860). Nassif was a prominent merchant in the thriving port city of Beirut. His commercial enterprises significantly contributed to the economic growth of the city, which was then a burgeoning center for trade in the Mediterranean.

Khalil Gibran Yazbek, born in 1870, was a distinguished figure in Lebanese literature and politics. An advocate for national unity and independence, he played a pivotal role during the early 20th century in the intellectual and political movements that culminated in Lebanon's struggle for independence from Ottoman and later French colonial rule.

The surname Yazbek also appears in cultural and artistic circles. Rose Yazbek (1888-1948) was an influential theater actress in Cairo, where she became a household name for her performances in early 20th-century Egyptian theater. Her work in pioneering modern theatrical productions left a lasting impact on the performing arts in the region.

In more recent history, Carlos Yazbek (1905-1982), a prominent businessman and philanthropist, made significant contributions to the educational and healthcare sectors in Lebanon. His endowments and charitable work helped establish institutions that continue to serve communities to this day.

The surname Yazbek, with its roots in the Ottoman administrative title, has evolved over centuries to become associated with governance, commerce, literature, the arts, and philanthropy. Families bearing this distinguished name have played and continue to play significant roles in the historical and cultural tapestry of the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yazbek

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

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

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