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

Akra, 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 Akra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akra in America

Akra is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akra surname appeared 119 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 Akra.

The history of the last name Akra

The surname AKRA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "akra," which means "sharp" or "pointed." This surname likely referred to a person's physical appearance or perhaps their sharp wit or intelligence.

AKRA is an ancient surname that can be traced back to the 12th century. One of the earliest recorded references to this name is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which documented the administration and demographics of his empire.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Akra Singh was a prominent military commander in the army of the Delhi Sultanate. Unfortunately, his precise dates of birth and death are unknown, but historical accounts suggest he played a significant role in several battles against invading forces.

In the 17th century, a influential Punjabi poet and writer named Akra Das gained recognition for his literary works, which explored themes of spirituality and social commentary. He was born in 1612 and is believed to have lived until the late 1600s.

Another notable figure with the surname AKRA was Akra Khan, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his generosity and support of various charitable causes in the region of Punjab.

In the 19th century, Akra Nath was a respected scholar and educator who made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature. He was born in 1825 and dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the study of ancient Indian texts.

While the surname AKRA is most prevalent in India, particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akra

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

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

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