2000
#19,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,325
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.49
Rare Last name
Daher
An Arabic surname meaning "fortunate one" or "happy one".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,121 Americans carry the last name Daher. That puts it at #15,281 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 161,600 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Daher surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 161,600
Census rank
#15,281
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,850 bearers of the surname Daher in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15281st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Daher, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Black (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Daher
The surname DAHER is of Arabic origin, and its roots can be traced back to the Middle East region. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'dahr,' which means 'time' or 'age.' It is believed that the name originated in the 7th or 8th century during the Islamic Golden Age.
DAHER was commonly found in areas such as modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan. The earliest known records of the name can be found in ancient manuscripts and historical documents from these regions. One notable example is the presence of individuals with the surname DAHER in the chronicles of the renowned historian Al-Tabari, who lived in the 9th century.
In the 11th century, the name DAHER gained prominence when a family with this surname established a dynasty in the city of Aleppo, located in present-day Syria. The Daher dynasty ruled over the region for several decades, leaving a lasting impact on the local culture and architecture. One of the most renowned members of this dynasty was Malik al-Daher Ghazi, who ruled from 1109 to 1149 and was known for his military prowess and patronage of the arts.
As the Islamic empires expanded, individuals with the surname DAHER migrated to various parts of the world, carrying their name with them. In the 12th century, records show the presence of a prominent scholar named Abu al-Fadl Jamal al-Din Muhammad DAHER in Egypt, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics.
During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Middle East, the DAHER surname continued to be prevalent. In the 16th century, a notable figure was Mustafa DAHER, a military commander who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of the Mamluk Sultanate.
Another influential figure with the surname DAHER was Zahir al-Umar DAHER, who ruled the region of Galilee in present-day Lebanon and northern Palestine from 1691 to 1775. He established a semi-autonomous sheikhdom and is remembered for his efforts in promoting trade and agriculture in the area.
Throughout history, the DAHER surname has been carried by various notable individuals, including writers, poets, artists, and scholars, contributing to the rich cultural heritage of the regions where they lived.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daher
Among Census respondents with the surname Daher, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Black (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Daher bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Daher surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 1,630
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 98
- Black or African American3.3% · 61
- Two or more races2.7% · 50
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Daher
Daher appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#18,184
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,530
+205 bearers (+15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.52
Rank movement Up 834 places
2020
#15,281
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,850
+320 bearers (+20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.62
Rank movement Up 2,903 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #19,018 | 1,325 | 0.49 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,184 | 1,530 | 0.52 | +205 bearers (+15.5%) | Up 834 places |
| 2020 | #15,281 | 1,850 | 0.62 | +320 bearers (+20.9%) | Up 2,903 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Daher surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,184 | #15,281 | 16.0% |
| Count | 1,530 | 1,850 | 20.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.52 | 0.62 | 19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Daher bearers went from 1,530 to 1,850 (+20.9% change). The surname moved up 2,903 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,184 to #15,281.
FAQ
Daher surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Daher?
Name Census estimates that about 2,121 living Americans carry the surname Daher. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 161,600 residents.
How common is Daher?
Daher ranks #15,281 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,850 people with the surname Daher. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,121), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.62 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.62 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Daher.
Has Daher become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Daher went from 1,530 recorded bearers to 1,850. That is an increase of 320 (+20.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #18,184 to #15,281.
What does the Census say about the background of Daher?
Among Census respondents with the surname Daher, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Black (3.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Daher in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (1,630 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Daher appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Hispanic (5.3%), Black (3.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Daher (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Daher mean?
An Arabic surname meaning "fortunate one" or "happy one". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Daher (0.62 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Daher?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.