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

Zabaneh, 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 Zabaneh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zabaneh in America

Zabaneh is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zabaneh surname appeared 239 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 Zabaneh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zabaneh 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 Zabaneh

The surname ZABANEH finds its roots in the Arabic-speaking world, likely originating from the Levant or the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic word "zabān," which means "tongue" or "language." In many Arabic family names, the suffix "-neh" can be attached to signify association or belonging, suggesting that the original bearers might have been linked to communication, language, or even oratory skills.

In historical records, the name ZABANEH does not appear frequently in earlier European or Asian manuscripts, suggesting its prominence remained largely within Arabic-speaking regions. Some early references to similar sounding names have been found in administrative records from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast part of the Levant between the 14th and early 20th centuries.

The earliest documented instance of the name ZABANEH dates back to an Ottoman tax record from the 16th century within the region that is present-day Lebanon. The record lists a family engaged in mercantile activities, suggesting that the ZABANEH family had notable involvement in regional trade.

A notable figure bearing the surname is Omar ZABANEH, born in 1882 and deceased in 1946, who was a prominent Lebanese intellectual and philanthropist. His contributions to education and social reforms are documented in regional historical texts, reflecting the family's standing in society.

Another prominent individual is Abdulrahman ZABANEH, born in 1910 and died in 1980. He was a well-known Syrian writer whose literary works explored themes of Arab nationalism and cultural identity, making substantial contributions to the literary canon of the mid-20th century.

Marwan ZABANEH, born in 1949, emerged as a key political figure in Jordan. His work in international diplomacy and domestic policy reflects the continued influence of the ZABANEH family in regional affairs.

Samir ZABANEH, born in 1967, is a contemporary businessman with historical roots leading back to the Middle Eastern lineage of the name. His ventures in global finance reflect the entrepreneurial spirit often associated with the ZABANEH surname.

Lastly, Leila ZABANEH, born in 1974, is a renowned academic in Egypt. Her research on Middle Eastern history has shed light on the sociopolitical dynamics of the 20th century in Arabic-speaking countries, bringing further honor to the ZABANEH name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zabaneh

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

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

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