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

Attari, 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 Attari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Attari in America

Attari is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Attari surname appeared 110 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 Attari.

The history of the last name Attari

The surname "ATTARI" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the state of Punjab. It is likely derived from the word "attar," which means a perfume maker or a seller of fragrant oils in Hindustani and Persian.

The name can be traced back to the medieval period when the trade of perfumes and spices flourished in the region. The earliest known record of the surname ATTARI dates back to the 16th century, appearing in various manuscripts and official records of the Mughal Empire.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname ATTARI was Hafiz Muhammad Attari, a renowned Sufi poet and mystic who lived in the 17th century. His works, particularly his collection of poetry titled "Diwan-e-Hafiz Attari," have been widely studied and revered in the literary circles of South Asia.

During the 18th century, the ATTARI surname was prominently associated with the city of Attari, located in the present-day Indian state of Punjab, near the border with Pakistan. This city was known for its thriving trade in spices, perfumes, and other aromatic products, which may have contributed to the association of the surname with the area.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the ATTARI surname was Mir Sayyid Ali Attari, a prominent scholar and writer who authored several books on Islamic jurisprudence and theology. He was born in 1803 in the city of Lucknow, India, and his works have had a significant influence on Islamic scholarship in the region.

Another individual worthy of mention is Khwaja Ghulam Farid Attari, a renowned Sufi saint and spiritual leader who lived in the 19th century. He was born in 1845 in the village of Chachran, Punjab, and his teachings and philosophy have been widely revered by followers of the Sufi tradition in South Asia.

It is important to note that the surname ATTARI has been present across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, including present-day Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan, due to the historical movements and settlements of people within the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Attari

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

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

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