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

Sumra, 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 Sumra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sumra in America

Sumra is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sumra surname appeared 157 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 Sumra.

The history of the last name Sumra

The surname Sumra has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sumra," which means "red" or "reddish-brown," possibly referring to the complexion or hair color of the original bearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sumra name can be found in the chronicles of the Sumra dynasty, a ruling family that governed the region of Sindh (now a province of Pakistan) from the 11th to the 14th century. The dynasty was founded by Sumra Saamah, who established control over the area after the decline of the Abbasid Caliphate's influence in the region.

The Sumra name also appears in various historical texts and records from the region, such as the "Chachnama," a 13th-century Persian text detailing the Arab conquest of Sindh. This text mentions several individuals with the Sumra surname, including Sumra Rajput, a military leader who played a significant role in the defense of Sindh against the Arab invaders.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Sumra Khan lived in the region of Multan (now in modern-day Pakistan). He was a prominent military commander who served under the Delhi Sultanate and played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's influence in the region.

Another notable individual with the Sumra surname was Sumra Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior who fought against the Mughal Empire's forces in the region of Rajasthan. He is remembered for his bravery and his unwavering resistance against the Mughals.

The Sumra surname can also be traced back to various place names in the Indian subcontinent, such as the village of Sumra in the Ludhiana district of Punjab, and the town of Sumra in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. These place names may have contributed to the spread and variation of the surname over time.

Throughout history, the Sumra surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including rulers, military leaders, warriors, and landowners. Despite its ancient origins, the name continues to be prevalent in parts of South Asia, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Sindh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sumra

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

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

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