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

Achour, 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 Achour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achour in America

Achour is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achour surname appeared 102 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 Achour.

The history of the last name Achour

The surname Achour is of Arabic origin, and it is believed to have originated in North Africa, particularly in Algeria and Morocco, during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "al-shaur," which means "the barley" or "the grain." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in agriculture or the cultivation of grains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Achour can be found in historical documents dating back to the 14th century. In these documents, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Al-Shawri," "Al-Shouri," and "Al-Shauri," reflecting the diverse regional dialects and variations in Arabic script at the time.

Historical references to individuals bearing the surname Achour can be traced back to the reign of the Zayyanid dynasty in Tlemcen, a city in northwestern Algeria. During this period, the name Achour was associated with prominent families and individuals who held influential positions in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Achour include:

1. Ahmed Achour (1286-1349), a renowned poet and scholar from Tlemcen, whose works were widely recognized and studied across the Maghreb region.
2. Fatima Achour (1440-1515), a celebrated mystic and spiritual leader who established a Sufi order in Fez, Morocco.
3. Abdelkader Achour (1590-1671), a military commander who played a significant role in the defense of Algiers against Spanish and Ottoman invasions during the 17th century.
4. Mustapha Achour (1718-1789), a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several iconic mosques and fortifications in Algiers and Constantine.
5. Lakhdar Achour (1892-1976), a prominent Algerian author and poet who played a pivotal role in the Algerian literary renaissance of the early 20th century.

Additionally, the surname Achour is associated with various place names and localities across North Africa, such as the village of Achour in the Tlemcen region of Algeria and the town of Achour in the Souss-Massa region of Morocco. These place names further underscore the historical roots and geographical distribution of the surname.

While the surname Achour has its origins in North Africa, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the rich cultural and linguistic heritage associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achour

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

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

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