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

Ashar, 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 Ashar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashar in America

Ashar is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashar surname appeared 256 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 Ashar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashar 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 Ashar

The surname Ashar is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. It is derived from the Persian word "ashar," which means "brave" or "courageous." The earliest known records of the name date back to the 9th century AD during the Islamic Golden Age.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ashar can be found in the "Tarikh-e Bayhaqi," a historical text written by the Persian historian Abu'l-Fazl Bayhaqi in the 11th century. The book mentions an individual named Ashar ibn Qutayba, who was a prominent military commander in the Ghaznavid Empire.

During the 13th century, the name Ashar gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region of modern-day Pakistan. This is evidenced by the existence of several historical figures bearing the name, such as Ashar Khan, a notable general in the Delhi Sultanate, who lived from 1225 to 1289.

In the 15th century, the name Ashar appeared in Ottoman records, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in the Ottoman Empire. One notable figure from this era was Ashar Bey, a prominent statesman and diplomat who served under Sultan Mehmed II in the late 15th century.

Another historical figure of note is Ashar al-Din, a renowned Persian poet and philosopher who lived during the 12th century. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and ethics, had a significant influence on the literary and intellectual circles of the time.

In the 19th century, the name Ashar was particularly prevalent in the region of modern-day Iran. One notable individual from this period was Ashar Khan Qavam, a prominent military leader and governor who played a vital role in the struggle for Iranian independence from the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century.

It is worth noting that the surname Ashar has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, including Ashaar, Ashhaar, and Aashaar, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences in the regions where the name has been present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashar

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

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

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