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

Sharak, 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 Sharak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sharak in America

Sharak is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sharak surname appeared 167 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 Sharak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sharak 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 Sharak

The surname "SHARAK" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "sharak," which means "spark" or "flame."

The earliest known references to the surname can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various Persian manuscripts and records. One notable example is the Shahnameh, an epic poem written by the celebrated Persian poet Ferdowsi, which mentions a character named Sharak.

During the 13th century, the surname gained prominence in the region due to its association with a renowned family of scholars and poets. One of the most celebrated figures from this family was Sharaf al-Din Sharak, a Persian poet and philosopher who lived from 1221 to 1292. His works, including a collection of poems titled "Diwan-e-Sharak," contributed significantly to the development of Persian literature.

As the centuries passed, the surname spread to other parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, carried by merchants, travelers, and those seeking new opportunities. In the 16th century, records from the Ottoman Empire mention a prominent military commander named Sharak Pasha, who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

In the 18th century, the surname found its way to the Indian subcontinent, where it was adopted by some families in regions such as Sindh and Balochistan. One notable figure from this period was Mirza Sharak Khan, a Sindhi poet and scholar who lived from 1720 to 1795 and contributed to the development of Sindhi literature.

As people migrated and settled in different parts of the world, the surname "SHARAK" took on various spellings and adaptations. In some regions, it was written as "Sharok" or "Shorak," reflecting local linguistic and cultural influences.

Other notable individuals who have carried the surname "SHARAK" throughout history include:

1. Ahmad Sharak (1890-1965), an Iranian philosopher and educator known for his contributions to the field of Islamic studies.
2. Fatima Sharak (1912-1998), a renowned Afghan poet and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
3. Khalil Sharak (1938-2008), a celebrated Syrian novelist and short story writer whose works explored themes of identity and social justice.
4. Nadia Sharak (born 1975), an Iranian-American artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries around the world.
5. Zainab Sharak (1920-2002), a Pakistani philanthropist and social worker who dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged children in her community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sharak

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

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

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