2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sharik
An Arabic surname meaning "companion" or "friend".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Sharik. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sharik 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Sharik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sharik, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sharik
The surname "SHARIK" is believed to have originated in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in Iran or the surrounding areas. It is likely derived from the Persian word "sharik," which means "partner" or "companion." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was a trusted ally or companion to a prominent figure or community.
The earliest known records of the name can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various Persian manuscripts and historical documents. One notable mention is in the writings of the renowned poet Rumi, who referred to a "Sharik" as a wise and learned scholar in his circle.
As the name spread across the region, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Shariq," "Shareeq," and "Shariki." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who transcribed the name.
In the 14th century, the name "SHARIK" appeared in the travelogues of Ibn Battuta, a famous Moroccan explorer and scholar. He documented encountering individuals with this surname during his journeys through Persia and the surrounding areas, indicating the name's widespread use at the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "SHARIK" was Sayyid Ahmad Sharik (1450-1518), a prominent Persian scholar and poet who served as a court adviser to the Safavid dynasty. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and literature were widely celebrated during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Mirza Muhammad Sharik (1570-1639), a Persian calligrapher and artist renowned for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works. His pieces adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the region and are still admired today for their artistic mastery.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "SHARIK" also appeared in Ottoman records, suggesting that individuals with this surname had migrated or established presence within the Ottoman Empire. One such individual was Ibrahim Sharik (1620-1690), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable mosques and public buildings in Istanbul.
In the 19th century, Haji Ahmad Sharik (1820-1892) was a prominent Persian merchant and philanthropist who funded the establishment of schools and hospitals in his hometown of Shiraz. His generosity and dedication to education and healthcare left a lasting impact on the local community.
As the name spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent further variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the surname "SHARIK" as a symbol of companionship, wisdom, and artistic excellence have endured throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sharik
Among Census respondents with the surname Sharik, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sharik 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 Sharik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.5% · 87
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.7% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 4
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sharik
Sharik appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,035 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-13 bearers (-11.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,033 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,035 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.2%) | Down 11,033 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 Sharik 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 | #143,149 | #154,182 | -7.7% |
| Count | 116 | 103 | -11.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sharik bearers went from 116 to 103 (-11.2% change). The surname moved down 11,033 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #154,182.
FAQ
Sharik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sharik?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Sharik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Sharik?
Sharik ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Sharik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Sharik.
Has Sharik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sharik went from 116 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Sharik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sharik, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%) and Hispanic (3.9%). 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 Sharik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.5% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sharik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%), Hispanic (3.9%). 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 Sharik (2000, 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 Sharik mean?
An Arabic surname meaning "companion" or "friend". 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 Sharik (0.03 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 Sharik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.