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

Shehata, 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 Shehata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shehata in America

Shehata is the 24325th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shehata surname appeared 1,031 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 Shehata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shehata 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 Shehata

The surname SHEHATA is of Arabic origin, originating from Egypt in the Middle East. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "shahat," which means "convalescence" or "recovery from illness." The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 12th century in Egypt.

During the medieval period, the name SHEHATA appeared in several Arabic manuscripts and historical records. One notable reference is found in the chronicles of Ibn Khaldun, a renowned historian from the 14th century, who mentioned a prominent family bearing this surname in Cairo.

In the 15th century, a scholar named Ahmed SHEHATA authored a treatise on Arabic grammar, which is preserved in several ancient libraries across the Middle East. His work contributed to the study of the Arabic language and its literature.

The name SHEHATA can also be traced to various regions in Egypt, where it was associated with certain place names or localities. For instance, the village of Al-Shehata in the Nile Delta region was known for its inhabitants bearing this surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the SHEHATA surname. Among them are:

1. Salah SHEHATA (1895-1968), an Egyptian playwright and novelist known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature.
2. Ahmed SHEHATA (1812-1890), an Egyptian scholar and theologian who authored numerous works on Islamic jurisprudence.
3. Fatima SHEHATA (1924-2001), an Egyptian feminist activist and writer who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Mahmoud SHEHATA (1938-2010), an Egyptian football manager who led the national team to victory in the African Cup of Nations in 1998.
5. Youssef SHEHATA (1876-1942), an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 20th century.

The surname SHEHATA has deep historical roots and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, writers, activists, politicians, and sports figures, all of whom have left their mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Egypt and the broader Arab world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shehata

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

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

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