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

Barkat, 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 Barkat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barkat in America

Barkat is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barkat surname appeared 237 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 Barkat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barkat 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 Barkat

The surname Barkat originated in the Middle East and is derived from the Arabic word "baraka," which means "blessing" or "prosperity." It is believed to have emerged during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of great cultural, economic, and scientific flourishing in the medieval Islamic world, spanning from the 8th to the 13th centuries.

The name Barkat can be traced back to various regions of the Middle East, including present-day Iraq, Iran, and the Arabian Peninsula. It was initially used as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were perceived as bringing blessings or prosperity to their communities or families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barkat can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and philosopher Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), who mentioned individuals with this surname in his historical accounts of the Abbasid Caliphate.

In the 14th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Al-Barkat Al-Baghdadi (1315-1397) gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry. His works are considered valuable sources for understanding the cultural and intellectual life of Baghdad during that era.

Another notable figure with the surname Barkat was Mirza Muhammad Barkat Ali (1733-1789), a Persian poet and scholar from the Qajar dynasty. His poetic works, particularly his ghazals (a form of amatory poem), were widely acclaimed and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

During the Ottoman Empire, the Barkat family held influential positions within the administrative and military ranks. Notably, Mehmed Barkat Pasha (1610-1679) served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1676 to 1679, playing a significant role in the empire's governance and military campaigns.

In more recent history, Barkat Ali Khan (1858-1927) was a renowned Indian politician and activist who fought for the rights of Muslim communities in British India. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the All India Muslim League and advocated for the promotion of education and social reforms.

While the surname Barkat has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and significance remain deeply rooted in the Arabic language and the rich cultural heritage of the medieval Islamic world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barkat

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

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

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