Explore the Family Name Najjar
The meaning of Najjar
1. Arabic and Jewish (Sephardic): occupational name from Arabic najjār ‘carpenter’. Its Arabic bearers are both Muslims and Christians. This form of the surname is also found among Assyrians/Chaldeans (see Najar 3 and Najor). Compare Alnajjar and Najar 2. 2. Iranian: cognate of 1 above, from Persian najjār ‘carpenter’, a word of Arabic origin. Compare Najar 2. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Samir, Abdallah, Maher, Nabil, Samer, Ali, Amjad, Bassam, Hisham, Mohammed, Namir, Omar. French Dominique, Eugenie, Marcel, Michel.
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How common is the last name Najjar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Najjar saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,763rd, but by 2010, it had moved up slightly to 17,682nd. The count of individuals with this surname also rose over the same period, from 1,454 in 2000 to 1,587 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.15 percent. However, the proportion of people named Najjar per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,763 | #17,682 | 0.46% |
| Count | 1,454 | 1,587 | 9.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Najjar
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Najjar identified as White, with percentages rising from 80.06 in 2000 to 87.08 in 2010. A significant decrease was observed among those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 13.76 percent to 4.85 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.17 percent to 1.64 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 3.92 percent to 5.23 percent. No individuals with the Najjar surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.06% | 87.08% | 8.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.92% | 5.23% | 33.42% |
| Two or More Races | 13.76% | 4.85% | -64.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.64% | 40.17% |
| Black | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |