Find out how popular the last name Boparai is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Boparai.

Boparai, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Boparai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boparai in America

Boparai is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boparai surname appeared 364 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Boparai.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boparai to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Boparai

The surname Boparai originated in the Punjab region of India, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Punjabi language and is believed to have roots in the ancient village or town of Bopar, which was likely located in what is now the Indian state of Punjab or the Pakistani province of Punjab.

This surname has a rich history and can be traced back to the 16th century, with records indicating that individuals bearing this name were prominent landowners and influential figures in the region. The earliest known reference to the Boparai name appears in a historical document from the Mughal Empire, dated around 1580, which mentions a nobleman named Gurdev Singh Boparai.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Boparai family played a significant role in the Punjab region, with several members holding positions of power and authority within the local administration. One notable figure from this era was Bhai Mani Singh Boparai, a renowned Sikh scholar and warrior who lived from 1644 to 1737 and is revered for his contributions to Sikh literature and his bravery in battles against the Mughal rulers.

As the centuries progressed, the Boparai surname spread across the Indian subcontinent, with families bearing this name settling in various parts of Punjab, as well as in neighboring states and regions. In the 19th century, a prominent Boparai was Sardar Bahadur Bhai Arjan Singh Boparai, a respected leader and philanthropist who was instrumental in establishing educational institutions and promoting social welfare initiatives in the region.

Another notable individual with the Boparai surname was Karam Singh Boparai, a renowned poet and writer who lived from 1881 to 1961. His literary works, written in the Punjabi language, were celebrated for their depth and creativity, and he is regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of his time in the Punjab region.

In more recent history, the Boparai surname has gained recognition globally, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, such as academia, business, and politics. One prominent example is Dr. Harjinder Singh Boparai, a respected academic and scholar who has authored numerous books and research publications on Sikh studies and Punjab history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boparai

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Boparai.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Boparai was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Boparai has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Boparai was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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