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

Shokri, 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 Shokri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shokri in America

Shokri is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shokri surname appeared 102 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 Shokri.

The history of the last name Shokri

The surname Shokri has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Persian and Arabic cultures. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

The name Shokri is derived from the Arabic word "shukr," which means "gratitude" or "thankfulness." It was likely given as a descriptive surname to individuals who exhibited a grateful or thankful nature, or perhaps to those who were born after a time of hardship, expressing gratitude for their arrival.

In the early days, the surname was often spelled as "Shukri" or "Shokry," reflecting the variations in transliteration from Arabic to other languages. Over time, the spelling "Shokri" became more prevalent, particularly in regions with a strong Persian influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Shokri can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Attar of Nishapur, who lived in the 12th century. In his works, he mentioned individuals with the surname Shokri, suggesting its existence during that era.

Another historical figure bearing the Shokri surname was Abul Hasan Shokri, a prominent Persian calligrapher who lived in the 14th century. His works were highly acclaimed and are still studied by calligraphers to this day.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Shokri Khan served as a military commander under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in India. His bravery and strategic skills were well-documented in the historical accounts of the time.

During the 19th century, Mirza Shokri Khan was a distinguished poet and scholar from Persia (present-day Iran). His contributions to Persian literature and his mastery of the Persian language earned him widespread recognition.

Another prominent individual with the surname Shokri was Abdolhossein Shokri, an Iranian politician and diplomat who lived in the 20th century. He served as the Foreign Minister of Iran from 1961 to 1963 and played a significant role in shaping the country's international relations during that period.

While the surname Shokri has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals with the surname Shokri can be found in countries such as Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shokri

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

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 Shokri 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.

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

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