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

ElSherif, 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 ElSherif surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of ElSherif in America

ElSherif is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The ElSherif surname appeared 213 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 ElSherif.

We can also compare 2010 data for ElSherif 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 ElSherif

The surname ELSHERIF originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab regions of North Africa and the Levant. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Sharif," which means "noble" or "distinguished." It is often associated with individuals who claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad or other revered Islamic figures.

In the early days of Islam, the term "Sharif" was used to distinguish those who were part of the Prophet Muhammad's lineage or had close ties to his family. Over time, it became a title of respect and honor, and some individuals adopted it as part of their surname, such as ELSHERIF.

Records of the name ELSHERIF can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic caliphates. It is likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals who held positions of authority or were respected members of their communities.

One of the earliest known references to the name ELSHERIF can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and historian, Al-Tabari (839-923 CE), who documented the lives and achievements of various Islamic figures, including those with the title of "Sharif."

Throughout the centuries, the name ELSHERIF has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Abu al-Qasim al-Sharif (919-977 CE), a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Cordoba, al-Andalus (modern-day Spain).
2. Idris al-Sharif (1025-1083 CE), a Moroccan ruler and founder of the Idrisid dynasty in Morocco.
3. Abdallah al-Sharif (1336-1399 CE), a Moroccan scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.
4. Muhammad al-Sharif al-Idrisi (1099-1166 CE), a renowned Arab geographer, cartographer, and traveler who served at the court of King Roger II of Sicily.
5. Zaynab al-Sharifa (1831-1904), a Sudanese princess and women's rights activist who played a significant role in promoting education for women in Sudan.

The name ELSHERIF has also been associated with various place names and locations across the Arab world, such as Sharif al-Idrissi, a town in northern Morocco named after the Idrisid dynasty, and Ash-Sharif, a village in southern Lebanon.

While the name ELSHERIF has its roots in the Middle East and North Africa, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance and connection to Islamic heritage remain an integral part of its meaning and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name ElSherif

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

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

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