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

Saghir, 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 Saghir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saghir in America

Saghir is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saghir surname appeared 242 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 Saghir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saghir 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 Saghir

The surname SAGHIR originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the Middle East, specifically in regions such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and other parts of the Arabian Peninsula. The word "saghir" in Arabic means "small" or "young," indicating that the name may have originally referred to a person's stature or age.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAGHIR surname can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic conquests and the spread of Arabic culture and language throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Historical records from this period mention individuals bearing the name, suggesting its presence in the region.

In the 12th century, the SAGHIR name appeared in manuscripts and documents from the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt. These records often referred to scholars, poets, and other notable figures with this surname, indicating its prevalence among the intellectual and cultural elite of the time.

During the 13th century, the SAGHIR name gained prominence in the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Levant. Several high-ranking officials and military commanders bore this surname, reflecting its association with power and influence in the region.

One notable figure with the SAGHIR surname was Abu al-Qasim al-Saghir, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with the development of several mathematical concepts and techniques.

Another prominent individual was Ibn al-Saghir, an Arab scholar and poet who lived in the 13th century CE. He was highly regarded for his literary works and was a prominent figure in the cultural circles of his time.

In the 14th century, the SAGHIR name appeared in records from the Marinid Sultanate, which ruled over parts of present-day Morocco and western Algeria. Several scholars and religious figures with this surname are mentioned in historical accounts from this period.

As the Arabic language and culture spread across various regions, the SAGHIR surname also gained a presence in other parts of the world, including the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia.

One notable example is Muhammad al-Saghir, a Sufi saint and religious scholar who lived in the 17th century CE and was highly revered in parts of South Asia for his spiritual teachings and writings.

Throughout history, the SAGHIR surname has been associated with various fields, including religion, literature, science, and governance, reflecting its diverse and widespread presence across different regions and cultures influenced by the Arabic language and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saghir

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

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

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