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

Shera, 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 Shera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shera in America

Shera is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shera surname appeared 230 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 Shera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shera 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 Shera

The surname SHERA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shri," which means "prosperous" or "illustrious," and is often used as an honorific title.

In ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, the name SHERA was commonly used to refer to individuals who held positions of authority or were considered influential members of society. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

The surname SHERA has been associated with various notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Bhai Mati Das SHERA, a revered Sikh martyr who lived during the 17th century and is remembered for his unwavering devotion to his faith. Another prominent figure was Sardar Dyal Singh SHERA, a 19th-century philanthropist and entrepreneur who established several educational institutions in Punjab.

In addition to these historical figures, the name SHERA has been linked to various place names and locations within the Punjab region. For instance, the town of Shera Mahal in Ludhiana district is believed to have been named after a nobleman bearing the surname SHERA. Similarly, the village of Shera Khu in Amritsar district is thought to have derived its name from the presence of SHERA families in the area.

While the surname SHERA has its roots in Punjab, it has also been adopted by individuals from other parts of India and beyond. For example, Vijay Singh SHERA, a renowned Indian athlete who competed in the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games, hailed from the state of Uttar Pradesh. Likewise, Bashir Ahmed SHERA, a Pakistani politician and former member of the National Assembly, carried this surname.

Over the centuries, the surname SHERA has undergone various spelling variations, including SHERA, SHEHRA, and SHERA. These variations can often be attributed to regional dialects, linguistic influences, and transcription practices during different historical periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shera

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

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

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