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

Sakaria, 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 Sakaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakaria in America

Sakaria is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakaria surname appeared 141 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 Sakaria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sakaria 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 Sakaria

The surname Sakaria has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, derived from the name Zakaria, which means "God has remembered." This name was popular among Muslims and was often associated with religious or scholarly figures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sakaria can be found in historical texts from the 7th century, during the early years of the Islamic era. It is mentioned in several manuscripts and chronicles that document the lives of prominent scholars and religious leaders from that period.

As the name Sakaria spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations and adaptations. In some parts of the Middle East, it was written as Sakaria or Sakharya, while in other areas, it took on forms such as Sakaryya or Sakariya.

During the medieval period, the name Sakaria gained prominence in certain regions of the Middle East and North Africa. Historical records from this time period reference several individuals bearing this surname, including:

1. Sakaria ibn Muhammad al-Razi (865-925), a renowned Persian polymath, philosopher, and alchemist.
2. Sakaria al-Qazwini (1203-1283), an Islamic scholar, geographer, and author from modern-day Iran.
3. Sakaria ibn Yahya al-Sahrawi (13th century), a Moroccan scholar and poet known for his contributions to Arabic literature.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the name Sakaria spread to other parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. In some regions, it became associated with specific geographical locations or place names, leading to further variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One notable individual bearing the surname Sakaria in more recent history was Ahmad Sakaria (1892-1973), an Egyptian writer, journalist, and politician who played a significant role in the Egyptian nationalist movement during the early 20th century.

Another noteworthy figure was Sakaria Muhiddin Pasha (1856-1924), an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1920 to 1922.

While the surname Sakaria has its roots in the Middle East, it has since been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities across the globe, reflecting the rich diversity and history of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakaria

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

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

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