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

Sharar, 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 Sharar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sharar in America

Sharar is the 50659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sharar surname appeared 412 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 Sharar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sharar 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 Sharar

The surname "SHARAR" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the name "SHARAR" can be found in historical records from the Delhi Sultanate, a prominent Muslim empire that ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent during the 13th and 14th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "sharar," which means "spark" or "flame," possibly suggesting a connection to occupations or professions related to fire or metalworking.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the name "SHARAR" was also documented in various administrative records and chronicles. One notable individual bearing this surname was Mir Taqi Mir Sharar (1723-1810), a celebrated Urdu poet and scholar from Delhi.

As the name spread across the region, it took on various spellings and variations, such as "Sharer," "Sharer," and "Sharir." These variations can be found in historical documents and records from different parts of the Indian subcontinent, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences of the region.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the name "SHARAR" gained prominence among Muslim communities in north India and Pakistan. One notable figure from this period was Syed Ahmed Sharar (1786-1838), a prominent Islamic scholar and reformist who played a significant role in the revival of Islamic education in the region.

Another individual of note was Munshi Naval Kishore Sharar (1824-1895), a renowned writer, publisher, and educator from Lucknow, who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural landscape of northern India during the late 19th century.

As the name spread across the Indian subcontinent, it also found its way to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. One such example is Syed Ameer Ali Sharar (1849-1928), an Indian Muslim jurist and author who served as a judge in British India and later settled in England, where he became a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time.

While the surname "SHARAR" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since been adopted by communities around the world, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural legacy that spans centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sharar

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

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

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