SHEHATA
Shehata
Shehata is a surname of Egyptian and Arabic origin, commonly found in the United Kingdom among individuals of Middle Eastern descent. The name is believed to derive from the Arabic personal name Shahata, which is a variant of the name Shahid, meaning "witness" or "martyr." It is often used as a given name and gradually developed into a surname.
Individuals bearing the surname Shehata can trace their ancestry to countries such as Egypt, Sudan, and other Arabic-speaking regions. The migration of people from these areas to the United Kingdom has led to the presence of the surname within British society.
Today, the surname Shehata is found in various communities across the UK, where individuals with this name contribute to the cultural diversity of the nation. The name carries with it a sense of heritage, connecting those who bear it to their Arabic roots and history.
There are approximately 118 people named Shehata in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Shehata.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Hussein
Female
- Irene