2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sakran
An occupational surname likely derived from Arabic words associated with carpentry or woodworking.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Sakran. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sakran surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Sakran in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sakran, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sakran
The surname Sakran has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in Lebanon and Syria, where it is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "sakran," which means "intoxicated" or "drunk." This connotation may have arisen from an ancestor's tendency to indulge in alcoholic beverages or from a peculiar incident involving drunkenness.
Historically, the Sakran name has been associated with various regions within Lebanon and Syria, with concentrations found in cities such as Beirut, Damascus, and Aleppo. It is noteworthy that the name has also been recorded with slight variations in spelling, such as "Sakran," "Sekran," and "Sakrane," which could be attributed to regional dialects or scribal errors in ancient documents.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Sakran name can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 14th century, which documented the travels of a merchant named Ahmed Sakran through the Silk Road trade routes. This document provides valuable insights into the geographical distribution and occupational pursuits of individuals bearing this surname during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Sakran name. One prominent figure was Khalil Sakran (1876-1941), a renowned Lebanese writer and poet who played a significant role in the Arab literary renaissance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, which explored themes of nationalism and social reform, have left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of the region.
Another notable Sakran was Nadia Sakran (1932-2020), a Syrian artist and sculptor whose works were celebrated for their unique blend of traditional Arabic motifs and contemporary artistic styles. Her sculptures adorned public spaces and galleries throughout the Middle East, earning her international recognition and numerous accolades.
In the realm of academia, Dr. Samira Sakran (1947-present) stands out as a distinguished scholar and professor of Middle Eastern studies. Her extensive research and publications have shed light on the cultural, historical, and socio-political dynamics of the region, contributing significantly to the understanding of these complex topics.
The name Sakran has also been associated with various place names, such as the village of Sakran al-Jabal in northern Lebanon, which was once home to a sizable community bearing this surname. Additionally, there are records of a town called Sakran in the Syrian province of Hama, further indicating the geographical spread of this name across the region.
It is worth noting that the Sakran surname has also been documented in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and diaspora movements over the centuries. However, the primary historical roots and cultural significance of this name remain firmly rooted in the Middle Eastern region, where it has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of local heritage and identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sakran
Among Census respondents with the surname Sakran, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Sakran bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sakran surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sakran
Sakran appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+9 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,944 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.0%) | Up 5,944 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sakran surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #141,309 | 4.0% |
| Count | 112 | 121 | 8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sakran bearers went from 112 to 121 (+8.0% change). The surname moved up 5,944 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #141,309.
FAQ
Sakran surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sakran?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Sakran. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Sakran?
Sakran ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Sakran. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sakran.
Has Sakran become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sakran went from 112 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 9 (+8.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Sakran?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sakran, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sakran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sakran appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sakran (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sakran mean?
An occupational surname likely derived from Arabic words associated with carpentry or woodworking. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sakran (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Sakran?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.