Explore the Family Name Jibril
The meaning of Jibril
Muslim (mainly Nigeria, Somalia, and the Levant): from the Arabic personal name Jibrīl, equivalent of the Biblical Gabriel. The Koran, the holy book of Islam, was revealed to the prophet Muhammad by the angel Jibrīl (‘Gabriel’). — Note: Since Somalis (also from e.g. Ethiopia) do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Jibril in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jibril has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its ranking among all surnames jumped from 139,757th place in 2000 to 71,886th place in 2010, marking a notable growth of 48.56%. During the same period, the count of people with the Jibril surname rose by a staggering 146.36%, from 110 in 2000 to 271 in 2010. This indicated that for every 100,000 people, the proportion bearing this surname increased by 125%, from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,757 | #71,886 | 48.56% |
| Count | 110 | 271 | 146.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.09 | 125% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jibril
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jibril also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 55.45% of those with the Jibril surname identified as Black, which increased significantly to 85.24% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a considerable decrease in the percentage of individuals of mixed races and White ethnicity within the Jibril group. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was 5.45% in 2000 but dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.45% | 85.24% | 53.72% |
| White | 18.18% | 11.07% | -39.11% |
| Two or More Races | 18.18% | 3.32% | -81.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |