SACHAR
Sachar
Origin and Meaning: Sachar is a British surname of Jewish origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word "sokher," meaning merchant or trader.
Historical Background: The Sachar surname is believed to have been brought to Britain by Jewish immigrants who settled in the United Kingdom over the centuries. Many Jewish families bearing the Sachar surname can trace their ancestry to Eastern Europe, particularly countries like Poland and Russia.
Notable Individuals:
- Howard Sachar (1928 – 2018): An American historian and writer known for his works on Jewish history and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
- Neil Sachar: Fictional character in British literature.
Variants: Variants of the Sachar surname include Sacher, Saaer, and Saquer.
References:
- Beider, Alexander. A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from Galicia. Avotaynu, 2004.
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
There are approximately 48 people named Sachar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Sachar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Jasbir
- Jasmeet
- Kanwaljit
- Richard
- Vipin
Female
- Melanie
- Sunita
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