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

Dahir, 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 Dahir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dahir in America

Dahir is the 25037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dahir surname appeared 992 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 Dahir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dahir 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 Dahir

The surname "DAHIR" has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD.

The name "DAHIR" is derived from the Arabic word "dahr," which means "time" or "era." It was likely initially used as a descriptive name for someone who was born during a significant historical period or event.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "DAHIR" can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and chronicles. These documents often mentioned individuals with this surname who held prominent positions or played important roles in various Islamic dynasties and empires.

In the 10th century, a notable figure named Al-Dahir al-Salihi was a prominent military commander and governor who served under the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt and Syria. He was known for his military victories and administrative skills.

Another historical figure bearing the surname "DAHIR" was Abu al-Qasim al-Dahir, who lived in the 11th century. He was a renowned poet and scholar from Seville, Spain, during the Almoravid dynasty's rule.

During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th centuries, several individuals with the surname "DAHIR" held important positions. One such figure was Amir Arghun al-Dahir, a prominent military commander and governor who served under Sultan Baybars in the late 13th century.

In the 16th century, a scholar and historian named Ibn al-Dahir al-Andalusi wrote extensively about the history and culture of Islamic Spain. His works provided valuable insights into the intellectual and literary traditions of the region during the Nasrid dynasty.

As the name "DAHIR" spread throughout the Islamic world, it also found its way into various regions and communities. For instance, in India, there are historical records of individuals with the surname "DAHIR" who held influential positions during the Mughal Empire and other Islamic dynasties that ruled parts of the subcontinent.

It is worth noting that the spelling and pronunciation of the name "DAHIR" may have evolved and adapted to different languages and cultures over time. However, its Arabic roots and connection to the concept of "time" or "era" remain a central aspect of its etymology and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dahir

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

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

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