Explore the Family Name Jamal
The meaning of Jamal
Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic jamāl ‘beauty, grace’. This name is also found in compounds such as Jamāl ud-Dīn ‘beauty of religion’. Compare Jemal. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Mohammed, Syed, Abdul, Ali, Nasir, Salim, Tariq, Ahmad, Jamal, Sami, Akbar.
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How common is the last name Jamal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jamal has seen a significant increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jamal was ranked 15,225th in popularity but by 2010 it had climbed to 11,081st position, marking a substantial change of 27.22 percent. The actual count of people with the surname also rose from 1,774 in 2000 to 2,864 in 2010, reflecting a 61.44 percent increase. Furthermore, proportion per 100,000 people grew from 0.66 to 0.97, which is a 46.97 percent rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,225 | #11,081 | 27.22% |
| Count | 1,774 | 2,864 | 61.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.97 | 46.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jamal
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Jamal surname has been primarily associated with individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 45.66 percent of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this figure increased to 50.14 percent by 2010. There were also notable increases in the percentage of White and Black ethnic identities, with changes of 13.11 and 11.64 percent respectively. However, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 13.42 percent in 2000 to 4.64 percent in 2010. The census recorded a slight appearance of Hispanic identity at 1.92 percent in 2010, previously unrecorded in 2000, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities emerged at 0.24 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 45.66% | 50.14% | 9.81% |
| White | 25.93% | 29.33% | 13.11% |
| Black | 12.29% | 13.72% | 11.64% |
| Two or More Races | 13.42% | 4.64% | -65.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |