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

Abubakr, 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 Abubakr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abubakr in America

Abubakr is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abubakr surname appeared 151 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 Abubakr.

The history of the last name Abubakr

The surname Abubakr has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East region, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt. The name is derived from the phrase "Abu Bakr," which means "father of the young camel" in Arabic.

Historically, the name Abubakr is associated with Abu Bakr, one of the most prominent figures in early Islamic history. Born in 573 CE in Mecca, Abu Bakr was a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and became the first Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate after Muhammad's death in 632 CE. His reign as Caliph lasted from 632 to 634 CE, and he played a crucial role in the early spread of Islam.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Abubakr can be traced back to medieval Arabic manuscripts and historical records. One notable example is the work of the renowned historian Al-Tabari, who documented the life and achievements of Abu Bakr in his comprehensive historical chronicle, "Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk" (History of Prophets and Kings).

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Abubakr. One such figure was Abu Bakr al-Razi (865-925 CE), a renowned Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and chemistry. Another prominent bearer of the name was Abu Bakr ibn al-Tufail (1105-1185 CE), an Andalusian philosopher and writer who authored the influential philosophical novel "Hayy ibn Yaqzan."

In more recent times, Abubakr Seddiqi (1890-1954) was an influential Afghan politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1949 to 1952. Additionally, Abubakr Mustafa (born 1932) is a prominent Egyptian diplomat and former Secretary-General of the League of Arab States.

It is worth noting that the surname Abubakr has also been associated with certain place names and locations, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. For example, the town of Abu Bakr in Egypt is named after the first Caliph, and there are several villages and settlements across the region that bear similar names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abubakr

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

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 Abubakr 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 Abubakr was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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