Find out how popular the last name Abrar is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abrar.

Abrar, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abrar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrar in America

Abrar is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrar surname appeared 164 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abrar.

The history of the last name Abrar

The surname ABRAR is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabic-speaking regions. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.

The name ABRAR is derived from the Arabic word "abrar," which means "the righteous" or "the pious." It is a plural form of the word "barr," meaning "dutiful" or "obedient." This suggests that the surname may have been initially given to individuals who were known for their righteous conduct or devotion to their faith.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname ABRAR can be found in historical manuscripts and records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia from the 8th to the 13th century. During this period, the name ABRAR appeared in various documents, such as legal contracts, property records, and chronicles.

In the 11th century, a prominent scholar and jurist named Abu Bakr al-Abrar (born in 1020 in Baghdad) gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his expertise in the Hanafi school of Islamic law. His surname, al-Abrar, suggests a connection to the righteous or pious individuals associated with the name.

Another notable figure who bore the surname ABRAR was Shams al-Din al-Abrar (1170-1239), a Persian Sufi mystic and poet from Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan). He was renowned for his spiritual teachings and his contributions to Persian literature, particularly his mystical poetry and writings on Sufism.

In the 14th century, a renowned Muslim scholar and theologian named Ibn al-Abrar (1292-1349) hailed from Valencia, Spain. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law, hadith (prophetic traditions), and theology, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory from the 14th to the early 20th century, the surname ABRAR was also present among the population. Records from this period mention individuals with the surname ABRAR holding various positions within the Ottoman administration and military.

While the surname ABRAR originated in the Middle East, it has since spread to other regions through migration, trade, and cultural exchange. Over time, variations and alternate spellings of the name may have emerged in different regions and linguistic contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abrar.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abrar was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abrar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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