SAKARIA
Sakaria
Sakaria is a British surname of historical and cultural significance, originating from Jewish, especially Sephardic Jewish, roots. The name is thought to have been derived from the Hebrew personal name Zachariah, meaning "God has remembered." The surname Sakaria is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, but it carries a rich history and legacy.
Individuals bearing the surname Sakaria often have family roots linked to Jewish communities with ancestral ties to Spain, Portugal, the Mediterranean, or the Middle East. The Sephardic Jewish community, in particular, has helped in preserving and passing down the surname over generations.
Sakaria families, like many Jewish families, have faced migrations and dispersals due to historical events such as religious persecution, World War II, and global diasporas. Despite these challenges, the surname Sakaria has persisted, albeit in fewer numbers, in the UK.
The Sakaria surname represents a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames that reflect the country's history of immigration, cultural amalgamation, and heritage. Today, individuals bearing the name Sakaria contribute to the multicultural fabric of contemporary British society, blending their unique heritage with the wider British identity.
There are approximately 236 people named Sakaria in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Sakaria.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amit
- Anil
- Jay
- Jayendra
- Nikhil
- Nilesh
- Raj
- Rajendra
- Rishi
- Salim
- Shamil
- Yousif
Female
- Anjlee
- Avina
- Bhanumati
- Johanna
- Kalavati
- Savitaben
- Sejal
- Sheena
- Sima
- Toni