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

Sharrieff, 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 Sharrieff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sharrieff in America

Sharrieff is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sharrieff surname appeared 192 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 Sharrieff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sharrieff 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 Sharrieff

The surname Sharrieff originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "Sharif," which means noble or aristocratic. The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it was used to refer to the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.

In its early days, the name Sharrieff was primarily associated with the ruling families and elite classes of the Arabian Peninsula. It was a title of honor and respect, bestowed upon those who could claim direct lineage from the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and her husband Ali.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharrieff can be found in the historical chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast empire spanning from North Africa to Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this period, the Sharrieffs held prominent positions in the caliphal court and played influential roles in shaping the political and cultural landscape of the region.

As Islam spread across the Middle East and beyond, the name Sharrieff traveled with the faith. In the 12th century, a notable figure named Sharrieff al-Din al-Husayni (1132-1193) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence.

In the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Middle East and parts of Europe from the 14th to the early 20th century, the Sharrieffs held positions of power and influence. One prominent example is Sharrieff Mehmed Pasha (1516-1579), a grand vizier and military commander who played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of Cyprus.

As the Muslim faith expanded into South Asia, the name Sharrieff also took root in regions like India and Pakistan. In the 18th century, Sharrieff Ahmad Khan Bahadur (1720-1772) was a notable ruler of the Princely State of Bhopal, known for his military prowess and administrative skills.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Sharrieff was Sharrieff Ali Khan (1869-1949), a prominent Indian politician and leader of the All-India Muslim League. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the rights and interests of Muslims in the subcontinent.

Throughout history, the surname Sharrieff has been associated with individuals of influence, power, and prestige, reflecting its noble origins and deep connections to the Islamic faith and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sharrieff

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

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

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