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

Sharmin, 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 Sharmin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sharmin in America

Sharmin is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sharmin surname appeared 225 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 Sharmin.

The history of the last name Sharmin

The surname SHARMIN has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Bengal region which is now part of modern-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. The name is thought to have derived from the Persian word "sharm," meaning modesty or bashfulness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in the Mughal Empire's official records and documents. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Sharmeen" or "Sharmeen Khan," indicating a possible connection to the ruling elite or nobility.

In the 18th century, the SHARMIN name gained prominence among the affluent merchant class and landowners in the Bengal region. This was a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the subcontinent and the rest of the world, facilitated by the British East India Company's trade activities.

One notable figure bearing the SHARMIN name was Mir Sharmin Ali Khan (1722-1789), a prominent landlord and patron of the arts in the city of Murshidabad, which was then the capital of Bengal. His patronage played a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of classical Indian music and literature.

Another prominent figure was Sharmin Bibi (1765-1845), a renowned courtesan and dancer who gained fame in the court of the Nawab of Awadh. Her contributions to the development of Kathak, one of the major classical dance forms of India, are widely recognized.

In the 19th century, the SHARMIN name was also found among the educated and professional classes in Bengal. One such individual was Sharmin Hussain (1812-1887), a renowned scholar and linguist who played a pivotal role in the translation of Sanskrit texts into Bengali and English.

The name SHARMIN has also been associated with literary figures, such as the Bengali poet and writer Sharmin Akhtar (1875-1942), whose works explored themes of social justice and the empowerment of women.

More recently, the SHARMIN name has gained international recognition through individuals like Sharmin Obaid-Chinoy (born 1978), an acclaimed Pakistani filmmaker and activist who became the first Pakistani to win an Academy Award in 2012 for her documentary on honor killings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sharmin

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

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 Sharmin 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.

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

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