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

Intihar, 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 Intihar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Intihar in America

Intihar is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Intihar surname appeared 264 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 Intihar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Intihar 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 Intihar

The surname INTIHAR has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Arabic language. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 9th to 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Arabic word "intihar," which translates to "suicide" or "self-destruction."

In ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts, the term "intihar" was often used in a metaphorical sense to describe acts of bravery, sacrifice, or self-sacrifice for a greater cause. It was not necessarily associated with the modern understanding of suicide. The name INTIHAR might have been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited exceptional courage or willingness to put themselves in harm's way for the sake of their community or beliefs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname INTIHAR can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and historian, Ibn Khaldun, who lived from 1332 to 1406. In his monumental work, the "Muqaddimah," he mentions a warrior named Khalid al-Intihar, who fought in the battles against the Crusaders in the 12th century.

During the Ottoman Empire's reign, which spanned from the 13th to the 20th century, the name INTIHAR was present among the ranks of the Ottoman military and administrative class. Noteworthy individuals bearing this surname include Mustafa Intihar, a high-ranking Ottoman official who served as the governor of Damascus in the late 16th century.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the renowned Persian poet, Hafiz al-Intihar, who lived from 1315 to 1390. His poetic works, infused with themes of spirituality and love, have left an indelible mark on the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Another prominent figure associated with the surname INTIHAR was Fatima al-Intihar, a celebrated female scholar and philosopher from Baghdad, who lived during the 11th century. Her contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and ethics were highly regarded in her time.

As the name INTIHAR spread across various regions and cultures, it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the linguistic traditions of different communities. However, its connection to the Arabic root word "intihar" remained intact, preserving the essence of its original meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Intihar

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

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

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