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

Bekhit, 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 Bekhit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bekhit in America

Bekhit is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bekhit surname appeared 214 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 Bekhit.

The history of the last name Bekhit

The surname BEKHIT originated in Egypt, and can be traced back to the late 19th century. It is an Arabic name derived from the Egyptian Arabic word "bekhit," which means "lucky" or "fortunate." The name likely originated from a nickname given to an individual who was considered lucky or fortunate.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname BEKHIT can be found in historical documents from the Egyptian city of Alexandria, where it appeared as a family name in the late 1800s. The name was also found in records from Cairo and other parts of Egypt during that time period.

One notable figure with the surname BEKHIT was Ahmed Bekhit Bey (1860-1935), an Egyptian statesman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Egypt from 1919 to 1924. He played a crucial role in negotiating the independence of Egypt from British rule.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Mohamed Bekhit (1892-1964), an Egyptian film director and producer who is considered one of the pioneers of the Egyptian cinema industry. He directed several influential films in the 1930s and 1940s, including "Layla" (1942) and "Fatma" (1947).

In the field of literature, Aisha Bekhit (1904-1990) was an Egyptian writer and novelist known for her works that explored themes of social justice and women's rights. Her novel "Al-Rawda al-Muqaffara" (The Frozen Garden) was widely acclaimed and is considered a classic of modern Arabic literature.

The surname BEKHIT can also be found in historical records from other parts of the Middle East and North Africa, indicating that families with this name may have migrated or originated from different regions. For instance, there are records of individuals with the surname BEKHIT in Lebanon, Syria, and Tunisia from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Abdel Kader Bekhit (1930-2008) was a Tunisian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia from 1986 to 1987. He played a significant role in promoting diplomatic relations between Tunisia and other countries in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname BEKHIT has been associated with individuals from various professions, including politics, arts, literature, and diplomacy, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bekhit

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

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

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