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

Sahar, 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 Sahar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sahar in America

Sahar is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sahar surname appeared 192 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 Sahar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sahar 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 Sahar

The surname "SAHAR" originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. It is believed to have first appeared in the region during the 7th century, around the time of the Islamic conquests. The name is derived from the Arabic word "sahar," which means "dawn" or "early morning."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SAHAR" can be found in the writings of the renowned Arabic poet and scholar, Abu Nuwas (756-815 CE). In his poetry, he mentions a person with the surname "SAHAR," suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period.

During the Middle Ages, the name "SAHAR" was found in various historical documents and records across the Middle East. For instance, a merchant named Ahmed SAHAR is mentioned in the trade records of the city of Baghdad in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a famous Islamic scholar and philosopher, Shams al-Din SAHAR (1185-1262), gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. His works were widely studied and influential in the intellectual circles of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "SAHAR" was Fatima SAHAR (1590-1674), a renowned poet and calligrapher from the Ottoman Empire. Her poetry and calligraphic works were celebrated for their beauty and artistic expression.

In the 19th century, a prominent businessman and philanthropist named Khalil SAHAR (1810-1892) made significant contributions to the development of the city of Beirut, Lebanon. He established several schools and charitable foundations, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.

Throughout history, variations of the surname "SAHAR" have also been found in different regions. For example, in parts of Iran, the name was sometimes spelled as "SAHHAR" or "SAHER," reflecting local linguistic variations.

While the surname "SAHAR" has its origins in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical roots of this surname remain deeply intertwined with the Arabic language and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sahar

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

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

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