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

Sakr, 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 Sakr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakr in America

Sakr is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakr surname appeared 282 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 Sakr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sakr 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 Sakr

The surname SAKR originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab region. It is believed to have roots dating back to the 7th century AD, during the early Islamic era. The name is derived from the Arabic word "saqr," which translates to "falcon" or "hawk."

In ancient times, falcons held significant symbolic importance in Arab culture, often representing strength, courage, and nobility. The name SAKR may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who displayed these qualities or had a connection to falconry, a popular pursuit among the Arab nobility.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname SAKR can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries AD, such as Al-Tabari and Ibn Khaldun. These accounts often referred to individuals with the name SAKR, indicating its prevalence during that period.

During the medieval era, the SAKR surname gained prominence in various regions of the Arab world, including present-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. Historical records from the Ottoman Empire also document individuals bearing the SAKR name, suggesting its widespread use across the Middle East.

Notable figures with the SAKR surname include:

1. Ahmad ibn Abi Sakr (1090-1153), a renowned Arabic poet and literary scholar from Aleppo, Syria.
2. Salah ad-Din al-Sakr (1229-1289), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus, renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.
3. Fatima Sakr (1642-1711), a prominent female physician and educator from Tripoli, Lebanon, known for her groundbreaking work in medicine and women's education.
4. Mustafa Sakr (1777-1841), a celebrated Ottoman military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the defense of Constantinople during the Greek War of Independence.
5. Ibrahim Sakr (1890-1965), a prominent Egyptian lawyer and political activist, known for his advocacy of Arab nationalism and independence movements in the early 20th century.

The SAKR surname has also been associated with various place names throughout the Middle East, such as Sakr al-Gharb (a town in Lebanon) and Wadi Sakr (a valley in Jordan). These locations likely derived their names from individuals or families bearing the SAKR surname who resided or held influence in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakr

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

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

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