Arabic last names of people are based on their tribe, clan, place, and origin of the family. They may also depend on the minority group of the family. Many Arabic surnames have ‘Al-‘ at the beginning, which means, ‘The-.’ For example, ‘Al-Saud’ will mean ‘The Saud family.’
In Arabic nations, such as Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon, the last names also descend from the family profession or business that has run through generations. For example, ‘Al Tajir’ means ‘The…
