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

Ammar, 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 Ammar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ammar in America

Ammar is the 28263rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ammar surname appeared 846 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 Ammar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ammar 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 Ammar

The surname AMMAR originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the Middle East, particularly in the regions of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and parts of Jordan, dating back to the 7th century AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "amar," meaning "to build" or "to populate," suggesting that the name may have been associated with those who were involved in construction or settlement activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AMMAR can be found in the historical accounts of the Rashidun Caliphate, where a notable companion of the Prophet Muhammad, named Ammar ibn Yasir, played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and the spread of Islam in the 7th century AD. He is revered as one of the prominent figures in the early history of Islam.

The name AMMAR also appears in various medieval Arabic manuscripts and chronicles, indicating its prevalence among the Arab populace during that time period. For example, the renowned 9th-century historian Al-Tabari mentions individuals with the surname AMMAR in his comprehensive historical work, Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk (History of Prophets and Kings).

In the 12th century, the name AMMAR gained further prominence with the rise of the Ayyubid Dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure from this era was Ammar al-Dali, a renowned Islamic scholar and mathematician who lived in Damascus between 1147 and 1224 AD.

Moving forward in time, the surname AMMAR can be found in various historical records and documents from different regions of the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, in the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire's tax registers (tahrir defterleri) recorded individuals with the surname AMMAR in areas such as modern-day Syria and Lebanon.

Another notable figure with the surname AMMAR is the 19th-century Lebanese poet and philosopher, Ammar al-Shihabi, who was born in 1828 and played a significant role in the Nahda (Arab Renaissance) movement. His literary works and philosophical writings had a profound impact on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the region.

Additionally, the name AMMAR has been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout the Middle East. For example, there is a town called Ammar in the Diyala Governorate of Iraq, and another town named Ammar in the Idlib Governorate of Syria, both potentially deriving their names from individuals or families with the surname AMMAR.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ammar

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

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

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