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

Bakri, 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 Bakri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bakri in America

Bakri is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bakri surname appeared 268 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 Bakri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bakri 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 Bakri

The surname BAKRI is of Arabic origin, deriving from the Arabic word "bakr" which means "young camel." It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, specifically in regions like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the Persian Gulf areas, during the medieval period.

The name BAKRI was likely initially used as a descriptive surname, possibly given to individuals who worked with camels or were associated with camel breeding and trading. It may have also been applied to those who possessed certain physical or personality traits reminiscent of a young camel.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name BAKRI can be found in the 9th century works of the renowned Arab scholar and historian, Al-Tabari. He documented the exploits of various military leaders and rulers bearing the surname BAKRI during the early Islamic conquests.

In the 11th century, the BAKRI name gained prominence with the rise of the Banu Bakri tribe, a influential Arab clan based in Oman. They played a significant role in the region's politics and trade, with several members holding positions of authority and leadership.

A notable figure from this period was Abu Muhammad al-Bakri, a renowned Arab geographer and traveler born in Huelva, Spain, in 1014. His work, "The Book of Roads and Kingdoms," provided invaluable insights into the geography, cultures, and trade routes of the medieval Islamic world.

During the 13th century, the BAKRI name appeared in records from the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and the Levant. One prominent figure was Amir Sayf al-Din al-Bakri, a high-ranking military commander who served under Sultan Baibars and played a crucial role in the Mamluk victories against the Crusaders.

In the 16th century, the BAKRI surname was associated with the Ottoman Empire. Ibrahim Pasha al-Bakri, born in 1512, was a renowned Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

Another notable figure was Sidi Ahmed al-Bakri, a revered Sufi saint born in Fez, Morocco, in the 16th century. He established a famous Sufi order, the Bakri Zawiya, which has had a lasting influence on Moroccan spirituality and culture.

Throughout the centuries, the BAKRI surname has been carried by various scholars, poets, and religious figures across the Arab and Islamic world, reflecting its deep-rooted heritage and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bakri

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

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

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