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

Abukar, 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 Abukar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abukar in America

Abukar is the 30165th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abukar surname appeared 777 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 Abukar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abukar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abukar

The surname Abukar originates from Somalia, located in the Horn of Africa. It can be traced back to around the 8th century CE during the early medieval period of Somali history. The name is derived from the Arabic words "abu" meaning father and "kar" meaning generous, indicating a lineage of generous or noble individuals.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Abukar can be found in the chronicles of the Adal Sultanate, a medieval Muslim empire that ruled parts of present-day Somalia, Djibouti, and Eritrea. The Abukar clan was mentioned as a prominent group within the sultanate, known for their military prowess and leadership.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Abukar Ibn Ali al-Somali was a renowned scholar and traveler. He wrote extensively about the geography, culture, and traditions of the Horn of Africa region, providing valuable insights into the era.

During the 16th century, an Abukar clan leader named Abukar Duube played a significant role in the resistance against the Portuguese invasion of the Somali coast. His military tactics and strategic alliances helped protect the sovereignty of the region.

In the 19th century, Abukar Haji Aadan was a prominent Somali poet and philosopher. His works explored themes of spirituality, social commentary, and the human experience, earning him recognition as a literary icon in Somali culture.

Another notable figure was Abukar Osman Awes, a Somali politician and diplomat who served as the first Vice President of Somalia after the country gained independence in 1960. He played a crucial role in shaping the nation's early years and advocating for its interests on the international stage.

Throughout history, the surname Abukar has been associated with various regions and towns in Somalia, such as the city of Marka, where the Abukar clan had a significant presence. The name also has connections to ancient trade routes and settlements along the coastline of the Horn of Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abukar

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

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 Abukar 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abukar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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