Explore the Family Name Jabar
The meaning of Jabar
Muslim (mainly Iraq): variant of Jabbar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jabar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jabar has seen a rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Jabar was ranked as the 73,154th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 67,519th most common surname, representing a 7.7% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by 18.22% from 247 to 292 during the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 11.11%, indicating that the name Jabar is becoming more prevalent.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #73,154 | #67,519 | 7.7% |
Count | 247 | 292 | 18.22% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jabar
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the distribution among those with the Jabar surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 26.05%, making up 26.03% of all Jabars in 2010. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant drop of 84.52%, accounting for only 4.45% in 2010. Whites represented the largest group, increasing by 39.13% to account for 42.81%. However, those identifying as Black experienced the most dramatic increase, growing by 66.67% to make up 22.95% of the total in 2010. No change was reported for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 30.77% | 42.81% | 39.13% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.65% | 26.03% | 26.05% |
Black | 13.77% | 22.95% | 66.67% |
Two or More Races | 28.74% | 4.45% | -84.52% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |