2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Succar
A surname of Arabic origin, possibly referring to a merchant or trader.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 224 Americans carry the last name Succar. That puts it at #99,304 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,530,153 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Succar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
224
1 in 1,530,153
Census rank
#99,304
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
195
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 195 bearers of the surname Succar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 99304th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Succar, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.7%) and Black (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Succar
Among Census respondents with the surname Succar, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.7%) and Black (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Succar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Succar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.0% · 119
- Hispanic or Latino29.7% · 58
- Black or African American5.1% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 6
- Two or more races1.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Succar
Succar appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#110,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 159
+30 bearers (+23.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 12,489 places
2020
#99,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 195
+36 bearers (+22.6%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 11,521 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #110,825 | 159 | 0.05 | +30 bearers (+23.3%) | Up 12,489 places |
| 2020 | #99,304 | 195 | 0.07 | +36 bearers (+22.6%) | Up 11,521 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Succar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,825 | #99,304 | 10.4% |
| Count | 159 | 195 | 22.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.07 | 30.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Succar bearers went from 159 to 195 (+22.6% change). The surname moved up 11,521 positions in the national ranking, going from #110,825 to #99,304.
FAQ
Succar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Succar?
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the surname Succar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,530,153 residents.
How common is Succar?
Succar ranks #99,304 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 195 people with the surname Succar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (224), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Succar.
Has Succar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Succar went from 159 recorded bearers to 195. That is an increase of 36 (+22.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #110,825 to #99,304.
What does the Census say about the background of Succar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Succar, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.7%) and Black (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Succar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.0% (119 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Succar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (61.0%), Hispanic (29.7%), Black (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Succar (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Succar mean?
A surname of Arabic origin, possibly referring to a merchant or trader. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Succar (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Succar?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Succar at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.