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

Sar, 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 Sar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sar in America

Sar is the 23333rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sar surname appeared 1,091 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 Sar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sar 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 Sar

The surname "SAR" is believed to have originated in northern India during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "saar," which means "essence" or "vital part." This likely referred to individuals who were considered essential or important members of their communities or occupations.

The name first appeared in historical records from the Mughal Empire, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Sindh. Early variations of the spelling included "Saar," "Sahr," and "Sahar." It is possible that the name was also influenced by the Persian word "sar," meaning "head" or "chief."

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname "SAR" can be found in a Persian manuscript from the late 16th century, which mentions a merchant named Amir Sar. This record suggests that the name was already in use among traders and businessmen during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in several Persian and Urdu texts, often associated with individuals from influential families or those holding positions of authority. For example, a Persian chronicle from 1632 mentions a military commander named Mirza Sar Khan, who served under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname "SAR" became more widespread across northern India and parts of present-day Pakistan. Notable individuals bearing this name include:

1. Diwan Soor Sar (1765-1835), a prominent Punjabi poet and scholar who wrote extensively in Persian and Punjabi.
2. Mirza Ghalib Sar (1797-1869), one of the most celebrated poets of the Mughal era, known for his contributions to Urdu literature.
3. Sardar Hari Singh Sar (1828-1898), a prominent Sikh leader and ruler of the princely state of Nabha in the late 19th century.
4. Raja Ranjit Singh Sar (1853-1921), a influential landowner and philanthropist from Punjab, who played a significant role in the social and educational reforms of his time.
5. Begum Zainab Sar (1875-1946), a renowned educationist and social reformer who founded several schools for girls in Punjab and advocated for women's rights.

While the surname "SAR" is relatively uncommon compared to some other Indian surnames, it has a rich historical legacy and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including poets, rulers, military leaders, and social reformers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sar

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

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

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