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

Ashkar, 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 Ashkar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashkar in America

Ashkar is the 36630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashkar surname appeared 610 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 Ashkar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashkar 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 Ashkar

The surname ASHKAR has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is believed to have originated around the 7th or 8th century, during the time of the Islamic conquests.

The name ASHKAR is derived from the Arabic word "ashkar," which means "brown" or "reddish-brown." It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a reddish-brown complexion or hair color.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ASHKAR can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 10th century, which mentions an individual named Ahmad al-Ashkar, a scholar and poet from the city of Basra, located in modern-day Iraq.

In the 12th century, the name ASHKAR appeared in records from the Crusades, referring to a prominent Arab warrior who fought against the Crusaders. His full name was Saladin al-Ashkar, and he was known for his bravery and military skills.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Middle East from the 14th to the 20th centuries, the ASHKAR surname was particularly common among families living in present-day Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.

One notable figure with the surname ASHKAR was Khalil al-Ashkar, a Lebanese poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his advocacy for Arab nationalism.

Another important figure was Farouq al-Ashkar, a Palestinian activist and politician who played a significant role in the Palestinian liberation movement during the 20th century. He was born in 1919 and dedicated his life to the pursuit of Palestinian independence.

In the realm of sports, Mahmoud Ashkar was a prominent Lebanese footballer who played for the national team in the 1950s and 1960s. He was widely regarded as one of the best players of his era in the Middle East.

The name ASHKAR has also been associated with several prominent academics and scholars throughout history. One such individual was Abdallah al-Ashkar, an Iraqi mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century and made significant contributions to the development of Islamic science.

While the surname ASHKAR has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of the Arabic-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashkar

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

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

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