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

Suncar, 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 Suncar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suncar in America

Suncar is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suncar surname appeared 107 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 Suncar.

The history of the last name Suncar

The surname "SUNCAR" has its origins in the ancient region of Anatolia, which is now modern-day Turkey. It is believed to have emerged during the Byzantine era, sometime around the 7th to 11th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Old Turkish word "suncur," which translates to "falcon" or "hawk."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in a manuscript from the Seljuk Empire, dated circa 1050 CE. This document mentions a nobleman named Suncur Bey, who was a respected military commander in the service of the Seljuk Sultan. It is possible that the surname originated as a title or descriptive name for individuals involved in falconry or hunting with trained birds of prey.

During the Ottoman period, the surname gained prominence, particularly in the regions of Anatolia and the Balkans. Several notable figures bearing the name "SUNCAR" are mentioned in historical chronicles and records from this era. One such individual was Suncur Pasha, a prominent statesman and Grand Vizier who served under Sultan Mehmed IV in the late 17th century.

In the 16th century, there is a record of a village named "Suncur" in the province of Kayseri, located in central Anatolia. It is possible that this place name is connected to the origins of the surname, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

Another notable figure with the surname "SUNCAR" was Suncur Aga, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable mosques and public buildings in Istanbul and other parts of the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, a prominent Turkish scholar and linguist named Suncur Effendi made significant contributions to the study of the Turkish language and its historical development. He was born in 1814 and passed away in 1883.

The surname "SUNCAR" has also been found in various historical records and documents from other regions, such as the Balkans and parts of Central Asia, indicating that it may have spread beyond its original Anatolian roots over time. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient lands of Turkey and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suncar

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

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

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