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

Saahir, 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 Saahir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saahir in America

Saahir is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saahir surname appeared 108 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 Saahir.

The history of the last name Saahir

The surname "SAAHIR" has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to regions in the Middle East and North Africa where Arabic is spoken. It is derived from the Arabic word "sahir," which translates to "enchanter" or "magician." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who possessed skills in magic or enchantment.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "SAAHIR" can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and historical documents from the 9th to 12th centuries. During this period, the name was predominantly used in regions such as Persia (modern-day Iran), Syria, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Some variations of the spelling include "Sahir," "Saahir," and "Saher."

In the 13th century, the name "SAAHIR" gained prominence when it was associated with a renowned poet and mystic from Baghdad, Saahir al-Din al-Suhrawardi (1154-1191). Al-Suhrawardi was a prominent figure in the Sufi tradition and wrote extensively on the philosophy of Illumination (Ishraq). His works had a significant influence on the intellectual and spiritual landscape of the time.

Another notable individual with the surname "SAAHIR" was Saahir al-Andalusi (1212-1293), a renowned Andalusian poet and astronomer from Seville, Spain. Al-Andalusi made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics, and his poetic works were widely celebrated during the Moorish era in Iberia.

In the 16th century, the name "SAAHIR" appeared in Ottoman records and documents, suggesting its presence in the Turkish Empire. One notable figure from this period was Saahir Efendi (1550-1616), a renowned Ottoman scholar and calligrapher who served as the chief tutor to Sultan Murad III.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Saahir Pasha (1840-1902) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1895 to 1897. He played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman state during the Tanzimat era.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the surname "SAAHIR" throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural and linguistic heritage rooted in the Arabic-speaking world and its influence across various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saahir

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

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

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