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

Shaukat, 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 Shaukat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shaukat in America

Shaukat is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shaukat surname appeared 340 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 Shaukat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shaukat 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 Shaukat

The surname Shaukat has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East region, specifically in present-day Iran, during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "shawkat," which means "strength," "power," or "authority."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Shaukat can be found in historical documents from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of Central Asia and the Middle East from the 11th to the 13th century. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals who held positions of influence or authority within the empire's administrative or military ranks.

In the 13th century, the name Shaukat appears in various Persian manuscripts and records, reflecting its spread and adoption by Persian-speaking populations across the region. One notable individual from this era was Shaukat al-Mulk, a prominent statesman and vizier who served under the Ilkhanid ruler Ghazan Khan in the late 13th century.

As the centuries passed, the surname Shaukat continued to be used by families across the Middle East and South Asia, particularly in areas with strong Persian cultural influences. In the 16th century, the name was recorded in several Ottoman Empire documents, indicating its presence among Turkish-speaking populations as well.

During the Mughal era in South Asia, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Shaukat gained further prominence. One notable figure was Shaukat Khan, a Mughal military commander and governor who served under the emperors Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb in the 17th century.

In the 19th century, the name Shaukat appeared in various official records and genealogical texts from regions such as modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. One notable individual from this period was Shaukat Ali Khan, a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of the Nizam of Hyderabad in the late 19th century.

As the name spread and evolved over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, including Shokat, Shauket, and Shawkat. Additionally, the name was sometimes combined with other elements to form compound surnames, such as Shaukatullah or Shaukatali.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Shaukat, including Shaukat Khanum, the wife of the Pakistani cricketer and philanthropist Imran Khan, and Shaukat Hayat Khan, a prominent Pakistani politician and former Interior Minister.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shaukat

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

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

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