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

Dirir, 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 Dirir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dirir in America

Dirir is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dirir surname appeared 133 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 Dirir.

The history of the last name Dirir

The surname DIRIR is of Moroccan origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "dir," meaning "house" or "dwelling," suggesting that the name may have referred to a person's occupation or place of residence.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the region of Fez, a city in northern Morocco known for its rich cultural heritage and scholarly traditions. One notable reference is in a manuscript dated 1578, which mentions a merchant named Ahmed DIRIR, who was involved in the lucrative trade of spices and textiles.

In the 17th century, the DIRIR family appeared to have expanded their influence, with several members holding positions of prominence within the local administration. Records from this period indicate that a man named Yusuf DIRIR served as a judge in the city of Marrakesh, renowned for his fairness and wisdom in resolving disputes.

As the centuries progressed, the name DIRIR spread to other parts of Morocco and neighboring regions. In the late 18th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher, Abdallah DIRIR (1745-1822), made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence, authoring several treatises that are still studied today.

During the 19th century, the DIRIR name gained international recognition with the exploits of Ahmed DIRIR (1810-1887), a renowned explorer and diplomat. His travels took him across North Africa and the Middle East, where he documented the customs and traditions of various communities, earning him acclaim as a pioneer of ethnographic research.

Another notable figure was Fatima DIRIR (1865-1932), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Morocco, challenging societal norms and advocating for women's education at a time when it was largely discouraged.

The DIRIR surname has also been associated with several places in Morocco, such as the village of Dirir al-Kabir and the nearby Dirir al-Saghir, both located in the Rif Mountains region. These place names likely originated from the same root word as the surname, further solidifying the connection between the name and the concept of "dwelling" or "settlement."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dirir

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

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

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