2010
#66,371
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 298
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Jasim
An Arabic surname meaning "generous" or "generous person".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 888 Americans carry the last name Jasim. That puts it at #31,961 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 385,985 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jasim surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Jasim with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
888
1 in 385,985
Census rank
#31,961
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
774
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 774 bearers of the surname Jasim in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 31961st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jasim, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jasim
The surname "Jasim" originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the Middle East, specifically in the region now known as Iraq. The name is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries AD, when Arabic culture and language were flourishing across the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Jasim" can be found in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic empire that ruled large parts of the Middle East and North Africa between 750 and 1258 AD. In these records, the name is often associated with individuals hailing from the cities of Baghdad and Basra, suggesting that the surname may have originated in these areas.
The name "Jasim" is derived from the Arabic word "jasim," which means "large" or "massive." This indicates that the surname may have been initially given to individuals with a large or imposing stature. It is also possible that the name was bestowed upon families or individuals who held significant wealth or influence in their communities.
During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region, which lasted from the 16th to the early 20th century, the surname "Jasim" continued to be prevalent, particularly in areas like modern-day Iraq and Syria. Notable historical figures bearing this surname include Jasim al-Khalidi, a prominent Iraqi politician and statesman who played a significant role in the country's independence movement in the early 20th century (born in 1891, died in 1961).
Another individual of historical significance with the surname "Jasim" was Jasim al-Saray, an Iraqi calligrapher and artist who lived in the 18th century. His works are renowned for their intricate designs and artistic mastery, and they can be found adorning various mosques and monuments across the region.
In the 19th century, Jasim al-Khalili, an Iraqi scholar and educator, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Arabic literature and language. He authored numerous books and established educational institutions that played a crucial role in fostering intellectual growth during that period (born in 1823, died in 1892).
The name "Jasim" has also been found in historical records from other parts of the Middle East and North Africa, such as Syria, Egypt, and Morocco, indicating the widespread presence of individuals bearing this surname in the region.
As the Arab diaspora spread across the globe, the surname "Jasim" has been carried to various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and other continents, where it continues to be associated with individuals of Arabic descent and cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jasim
Among Census respondents with the surname Jasim, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Jasim bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jasim surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.9% · 657
- Two or more races7.2% · 56
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.6% · 51
- Hispanic or Latino0.6% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 4
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jasim
Jasim appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#31,961
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 774
+476 bearers (+159.7%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Up 34,410 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #66,371 | 298 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #31,961 | 774 | 0.26 | +476 bearers (+159.7%) | Up 34,410 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jasim surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,371 | #31,961 | 51.8% |
| Count | 298 | 774 | 159.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.26 | 159.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jasim bearers went from 298 to 774 (+159.7% change). The surname moved up 34,410 positions in the national ranking, going from #66,371 to #31,961.
FAQ
Jasim surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jasim?
Name Census estimates that about 888 living Americans carry the surname Jasim. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 385,985 residents.
How common is Jasim?
Jasim ranks #31,961 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 774 people with the surname Jasim. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (888), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.26 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.26 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jasim.
Has Jasim become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jasim went from 298 recorded bearers to 774. That is an increase of 476 (+159.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #66,371 to #31,961.
What does the Census say about the background of Jasim?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jasim, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jasim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.9% (657 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jasim appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.9%), Two or More Races (7.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jasim (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jasim mean?
An Arabic surname meaning "generous" or "generous person". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jasim (0.26 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Jasim?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.