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

Succar, 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 Succar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Succar in America

Succar is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Succar surname appeared 159 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 Succar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Succar 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 Succar

The surname "SUCCAR" is believed to have originated in the region of Lebanon, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "sukkar," meaning "sugar," suggesting that the name may have been associated with those involved in the sugar trade or production.

One of the earliest known records of the name can be found in a document from the Ottoman era, dated 1587, which mentions a merchant named Khalil Succar engaged in the export of sugar from the port city of Tripoli, Lebanon. This provides evidence of the name's existence and connection to the sugar industry during that period.

In the 17th century, the Succar family gained prominence in the city of Beirut, where they established themselves as influential traders and landowners. Historical records from this time mention several members of the family, including Ibrahim Succar (1612-1688), a prosperous merchant, and his son, Yusuf Succar (1645-1712), who served as a local magistrate.

During the 18th century, the Succar family expanded their business ventures and became involved in the silk trade, which was a major industry in the region. One notable figure from this era was Nadia Succar (1735-1812), a successful silk merchant who established trade routes with Europe and acquired significant wealth.

As the family's influence grew, they also played a role in the political and cultural life of Lebanon. In the 19th century, Salim Succar (1802-1879) was a prominent intellectual and advocate for education, founding one of the first modern schools in Beirut.

The Succar name also gained recognition beyond Lebanon, with members of the family establishing themselves in other parts of the world. For example, Elias Succar (1876-1942) was a successful businessman who emigrated to Argentina in the early 20th century and became a prominent figure in the country's textile industry.

Throughout its history, the surname "SUCCAR" has maintained a strong connection to its Lebanese roots and associations with trade, commerce, and industry. While the name has spread globally, it remains a testament to the family's origins and their significant contributions to the economic and cultural landscape of their homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Succar

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

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

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