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

Sardar, 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 Sardar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sardar in America

Sardar is the 35993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sardar surname appeared 623 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 Sardar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sardar 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 Sardar

The surname "SARDAR" is of Persian origin, originating from the Persian title "Sardar" which means "chief" or "leader". The name is believed to have emerged in the 16th century during the reign of the Safavid Dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran).

The word "Sardar" is derived from the Persian word "sar" meaning "head" and "dar" meaning "holder" or "possessor". It was initially used as a title for high-ranking military officers and nobles in the Persian Empire. Over time, the title became hereditary and evolved into a surname among certain families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SARDAR" can be found in the chronicles of the Safavid Empire, where several military commanders and courtiers were referred to by this title. Notable examples include Sardar Khan Qajar, a prominent military leader in the late 17th century, and Sardar Fath Ali Khan, a high-ranking official during the reign of Shah Abbas I in the early 17th century.

The surname "SARDAR" later spread to other regions of South Asia, particularly in areas that were once part of the Persian Empire or had significant Persian cultural influence. In the Indian subcontinent, the name became associated with the warrior class and holders of military ranks.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname "SARDAR" was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950), a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and the first Deputy Prime Minister of independent India. He played a crucial role in the integration of the princely states into the Indian Union.

Another notable figure was Sardar Harbans Singh (1892-1962), an Indian Army officer and recipient of the Military Cross during World War I. He later served as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after independence.

In Afghanistan, the surname "SARDAR" was also used by members of the ruling Durrani dynasty, including Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan (1909-1978), who served as the President of Afghanistan from 1973 to 1978.

The name "SARDAR" has also been associated with prominent figures in other fields, such as Sardar Gurdial Singh Dhillon (1918-2001), an eminent Sikh historian and author from India, and Sardar Gurmukh Singh Musafir (1899-1976), a renowned Punjabi poet and playwright.

Throughout its history, the surname "SARDAR" has been a reflection of leadership, military prowess, and nobility, carrying a sense of honor and respect in the cultures where it has been prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sardar

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

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

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