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

Bashar, 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 Bashar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bashar in America

Bashar is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bashar surname appeared 347 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 Bashar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bashar 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 Bashar

The surname Bashar has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions that make up modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. The name is derived from the Arabic word "bashir," which means "bringer of good news" or "harbinger of joy."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bashar can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and historical records from the 9th to 12th centuries. During this period, the name was often associated with scholars, poets, and intellectuals who were considered bearers of knowledge and enlightenment.

In the 13th century, the name Bashar gained prominence with the rise of the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt and Syria. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Bashar al-Malik al-Kamil, an Ayyubid sultan who ruled from 1218 to 1238. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to recover territory from the Crusaders.

Another notable individual with the surname Bashar was Ibn Bashar al-Murri, a renowned Arab poet and scholar who lived in the 8th century. His works, which focused on themes of love, nature, and philosophy, have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.

In the 20th century, the surname Bashar gained further recognition with the birth of Hafez al-Assad, the former president of Syria, in 1930. His son, Bashar al-Assad, succeeded him as the president of Syria in 2000 and continues to bear the family name.

Other notable figures with the surname Bashar include:

1. Bashar Murad (1932-2005), a prominent Palestinian poet and writer known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature.
2. Bashar Fahmi (born 1942), an Egyptian actor and filmmaker who has appeared in numerous films and television series.
3. Bashar al-Maliki (born 1977), an Iraqi politician and former finance minister.
4. Bashar Shammout (1914-1984), a renowned Palestinian artist and painter whose works depicted the struggles and aspirations of the Palestinian people.
5. Bashar Azzam (born 1981), a Syrian-American author and journalist who has written extensively on Middle Eastern affairs and the Syrian conflict.

While the surname Bashar has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical significance and cultural associations of this name remain deeply rooted in the Arab world, particularly in Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bashar

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

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

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