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

Bechara, 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 Bechara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bechara in America

Bechara is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bechara surname appeared 261 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 Bechara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bechara 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 Bechara

The surname Bechara is of Lebanese origin, originating from the Levant region of the Middle East. It can be traced back to the 16th century and is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "bushara," meaning "good news" or "glad tidings." The name was likely adopted by families in Lebanon as a reflection of their religious beliefs or significant events in their lives.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bechara can be found in the historical records of the Maronite Church in Lebanon, which dates back to the 17th century. These records document the presence of families with the Bechara surname in various villages and towns across the region, indicating their longstanding roots in the area.

In the 18th century, the Bechara family played a prominent role in the silk trade, which was a major industry in Lebanon at the time. Several members of the family were successful silk merchants and traders, contributing to the economic development of the region. One notable figure from this era was Youssef Bechara (1730-1795), a prominent silk merchant and landowner.

The 19th century saw the spread of the Bechara surname beyond Lebanon, as members of the family emigrated to other parts of the Middle East and beyond. One notable figure from this period was Michel Bechara (1820-1890), a Lebanese philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the early 20th century, several members of the Bechara family were involved in the Lebanese nationalist movement, advocating for the country's independence from French colonial rule. Among them was Georges Bechara (1890-1962), a lawyer and politician who played a key role in the negotiations leading to Lebanon's independence in 1943.

Another prominent figure with the Bechara surname was Adnan Bechara (1928-2018), a renowned Lebanese artist and sculptor. His works are celebrated for their unique style and representation of Lebanese culture and heritage.

Over the centuries, the Bechara surname has spread across the globe, with families of Lebanese descent carrying on the name in various parts of the world. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation in different regions, its roots can be traced back to the ancient lands of Lebanon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bechara

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

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

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