Explore the Family Name Jabbour
The meaning of Jabbour
Arabic (mainly the Levant): from Jabūr, a variant of Jubūr, ultimately from the same root as Jabbar. The Jubūr are the largest Arab tribe of Iraq, named for their progenitor al-Sultan Jabr (see Jabr), and the word occurs in many Iraqi placenames. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians; in Iraq it is usually spelled Jabur. Compare Jabour. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Salim, Nabil, Fadi, Halim, Kamal, Ramzi, Samer, Badia, Chafic, Ghassan, Hadi, Hala. French Antoine, Emile, Michel, Andre, Dany, Marcell, Pierre, Rodolph, Serge.
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How common is the last name Jabbour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jabbour has shown a significant rise in popularity within the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,106th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 28,241, demonstrating an increase of roughly 19.56%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a substantial increase from 608 in 2000 to 847 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 39.31%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Jabbour per 100k population grew by 26.09% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #28,241 | 19.56% |
| Count | 608 | 847 | 39.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.29 | 26.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jabbour
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Jabbour, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is primarily linked with the white ethnic identity. In 2000, around 89.14% of those with the surname identified as white, and this figure increased to 93.15% in 2010. Furthermore, there was also an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable decline in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, falling from 7.57% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. For other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the figures remained stagnant or decreased to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.14% | 93.15% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.42% | 73.6% |
| Two or More Races | 7.57% | 2.72% | -64.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |