What is the origin of the surname Shakur?

Question: What is the origin of the surname Shakur!?
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Abdul-Shakur
Arabic · Male
Variant of Abdul-Shakoor: Servant of the Most Thankful!.
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SHAKUR
alternate form of Shakir
SHAKIR
(Arabic) Grateful, thankful
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It is Arabic and is derived from Shakir, which means "thankful or grateful!." (Shakira, Shakur, & Shakura are also derived from Shakir)

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