Achqar Surname
Approximately 137 people bear this surname
Achqar Surname User-submission:
This surname is from Arabic الأشقر, meaning 'blond' (having blonde hair).
Achqar Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 136 | 1:253,501 | 42,794 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Achqar Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
This surname is from Arabic الأشقر, meaning 'blond' (having blonde hair).
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Where Does The Last Name Achqar Come From? nationality or country of origin
Achqar occurs more in Morocco more than any other country or territory. It can also be found in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Achqar? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 1,518,885th most widespread surname internationally. It is borne by approximately 1 in 53,193,766 people. The surname Achqar occurs mostly in Africa, where 99 percent of Achqar live; 99 percent live in North Africa and 99 percent live in Mahgreb.
The last name is most frequently used in Morocco, where it is held by 136 people, or 1 in 253,501. Aside from Morocco this last name exists in one country. It is also common in The United States, where 1 percent reside.
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