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

Sharo, 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 Sharo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sharo in America

Sharo is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sharo surname appeared 166 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 Sharo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sharo 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 Sharo

The surname SHARO has its origins in the northern regions of India, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Shara," which translates to "arrow" or "spear," suggesting that the name may have been associated with warriors or skilled archers in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SHARO surname can be found in the historical text "Akbarnama," written by Abul Fazl during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text contains references to individuals with the SHARO surname, indicating their presence in the royal courts and administrative ranks of the Mughal Empire.

In the 17th century, the SHARO surname appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including land ownership documents and tax records, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. This suggests that the SHARO family held influential positions and owned significant land holdings during this period.

Notable individuals bearing the SHARO surname include:

1. Rai Singh SHARO (1620-1685), a prominent military leader and courtier during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, known for his bravery and strategic skills in various battles.

2. Bhai Mati Das SHARO (1661-1675), a revered Sikh martyr who played a significant role in the early days of the Sikh faith and was executed for his beliefs during the rule of Aurangzeb.

3. Sardar Ranjit Singh SHARO (1780-1839), a distinguished warrior and statesman who rose to prominence in the late 18th century and founded the Sikh Empire, ruling over a vast territory in northern India.

4. Maharani Jindan Kaur SHARO (1817-1863), the wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and a influential figure in the political landscape of the Sikh Empire, known for her strong leadership and advocacy for women's rights.

5. Bakshi Jagatjit Singh SHARO (1891-1954), a renowned academic and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Punjabi language and literature, serving as the first Principal of Khalsa College, Amritsar.

The SHARO surname has been associated with various place names and locations in northern India, including the town of Sharo in the Sargodha district of modern-day Pakistan, which may have served as a stronghold or ancestral home for the SHARO lineage in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sharo

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

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

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