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

Zuberi, 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 Zuberi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zuberi in America

Zuberi is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zuberi surname appeared 348 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 Zuberi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zuberi 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 Zuberi

The surname Zuberi originates from the Swahili-speaking regions of East Africa, particularly from coastal areas like Tanzania and Kenya, where Swahili culture and language predominate. This surname can be traced back to at least the late 18th century, during a time when the Swahili Coast was a hub for trade and cultural exchange.

The name Zuberi is derived from the Swahili word "zūbērī," which means "strong" or "powerful," and it is also influenced by Arabic, given the significant Arab influence along the East African coast. Historically, Swahili-speaking people often adopted Arab names, incorporating them into their culture and language.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Zuberi appears in the writings of the great explorer Richard Francis Burton. In his mid-19th-century notes on the Zanzibar archipelago, Burton documented several Swahili families, including the Zuberi family, who were prominent traders in the region.

An early and notable individual bearing this surname was Hasani Bin Zuberi, a prominent 19th-century merchant born around 1820. Known for his extensive trade network, Hasani played a key role in the ivory trade in East Africa. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the region well into the early 20th century.

Another historical figure with this surname was Abdul Zuberi, a respected Swahili scholar and advisor to the Sultan of Zanzibar, born circa 1845. His contributions to the preservation and promotion of Swahili literature and culture were highly valuable during a time of rapid change and outside influence.

In the early 20th century, Fatuma Zuberi, born in 1902, became one of the first women in East Africa to gain recognition as a political activist. Her efforts in advocating for women's rights and education in Tanzania were groundbreaking and left a lasting impact on her community.

Another significant individual was Juma Zuberi, a port authority officer in Mombasa, born in 1881. His meticulous records and leadership during the British colonial period helped streamline port operations and improve maritime trade standards.

Lastly, in the mid-20th century, Ali Zuberi, born in 1925, rose to prominence as a diplomat for Kenya. His service during the early years of Kenya's independence helped foster international relations and establish Kenya as an influential independent nation.

The surname Zuberi thus carries a rich history intertwined with trade, scholarship, activism, and governance, reflecting the dynamic heritage of the Swahili-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zuberi

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

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

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