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

Akther, 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 Akther surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akther in America

Akther is the 27059th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akther surname appeared 895 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 Akther.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akther 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 Akther

The surname Akther is believed to have its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of present-day Bangladesh and West Bengal. It is derived from the Arabic word "akhir," which means "last" or "final." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were born later in their families or were the youngest children.

The earliest known records of the name Akther can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. During this time, the region was ruled by various Muslim dynasties, and the name's Arabic roots likely reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Akther was Mir Akther Ali, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th century in Bengal. His literary works, particularly in the Bangla language, contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of the region.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Akther was Akther Hussain Khan, a powerful landlord and ruler of the Nadia District in Bengal. His influence and wealth were substantial, and he played a significant role in the region's political and economic affairs during that period.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Akther Maulvi was a prominent Islamic scholar and reformer from Bengal. He advocated for educational reforms and the modernization of Islamic teachings, leaving a lasting impact on the intellectual and religious landscape of the region.

Another notable individual with the surname Akther was Akther Husain Rizvi, a renowned poet and writer from Lucknow, India, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, particularly in the Urdu language, are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights.

In more recent times, Akther Hossain Chowdhury was a respected politician and statesman from Bangladesh. He served as the Speaker of the National Parliament and played a vital role in the country's political and democratic processes during the latter half of the 20th century.

While the surname Akther has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, individuals with this name can now be found across different parts of the world, owing to migration and cultural diffusion. However, the name's rich history and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the regions of Bangladesh and West Bengal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akther

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

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

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