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

Nahar, 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 Nahar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nahar in America

Nahar is the 21878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nahar surname appeared 1,187 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 Nahar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nahar 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 Nahar

The surname Nahar originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the regions of Punjab and Haryana. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nahr," meaning "river" or "stream." The name is believed to have originated during the medieval period, when many surnames were derived from geographical features, occupations, or personal characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nahar can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions several individuals with the surname Nahar who held positions of importance during the Mughal Empire.

In the 17th century, the Nahar family played a significant role in the history of the Sikh Empire. Bhai Nahar Singh, a prominent Sikh warrior and leader, was a close associate of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. He fought bravely against the Mughal forces and is remembered for his valor and devotion to the Sikh cause.

During the 18th century, the Nahar family gained prominence in the region of Malwa, which is now part of Punjab, India. Rai Nahar Singh, born in 1718, was a influential landlord and leader who controlled large tracts of land and wielded considerable political power.

In the 19th century, the Nahar family continued to be influential in the region. Sardar Nahar Singh, born in 1820, was a prominent figure in the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the legendary ruler of the Sikh Empire. He served as a military commander and played a crucial role in several battles against the Afghan and British forces.

Another notable figure with the surname Nahar was Pandit Nahar Singh, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the late 19th century. He was highly acclaimed for his works in Punjabi literature and made significant contributions to the preservation of the region's cultural heritage.

Throughout history, the surname Nahar has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including warriors, landlords, scholars, and poets. While the name has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nahar

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

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

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