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

Shunnarah, 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 Shunnarah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shunnarah in America

Shunnarah is the 65066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shunnarah surname appeared 305 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 Shunnarah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shunnarah 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 Shunnarah

The surname "SHUNNARAH" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of present-day Iraq and Syria. It is thought to be derived from an Arabic word or phrase, possibly related to a geographic location or a descriptive term.

One theory suggests that the name may have roots in the Arabic word "shunnar," which means "a thorny shrub" or "a prickly plant." This could indicate that the surname was initially given to someone who lived near or was associated with an area abundant in such vegetation.

Another possible origin for the name is that it is a variation or corruption of the Arabic word "shanar," which means "to raise" or "to elevate." This could imply that the name was initially bestowed upon an individual or family with a distinguished or elevated status within their community.

Historical records and manuscripts from the medieval period often provide valuable insights into the origins and early usage of surnames. Unfortunately, there are no known references to the specific surname "SHUNNARAH" in prominent works such as the Domesday Book or other ancient chronicles.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "SHUNNARAH" can be traced back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. One notable figure was Abdallah al-Shunnarah, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in Damascus, Syria, in the late 1700s. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of the Qur'an.

Another historical figure with the surname "SHUNNARAH" was Khalil al-Shunnarah, a renowned Arabic poet and writer from Iraq, who lived from 1835 to 1905. His literary works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and influential during his lifetime.

In the early 20th century, Farid al-Shunnarah was a prominent Syrian politician and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Syria in the 1940s and played a significant role in shaping the country's international relations during that period.

Mohammed al-Shunnarah, born in 1920 in Iraq, was a renowned archaeologist and historian. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations and authored several influential works on the subject.

Lastly, Salma al-Shunnarah, born in 1935 in Syria, was a pioneering women's rights activist and advocate for gender equality. She founded several organizations dedicated to promoting the empowerment of women in the Middle East and worked tirelessly to address issues of discrimination and social injustice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shunnarah

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

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

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