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

Ghimire, 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 Ghimire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghimire in America

Ghimire is the 26313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghimire surname appeared 928 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 Ghimire.

The history of the last name Ghimire

The surname Ghimire has its roots in Nepal, originating from the Nepalese language. It is believed to have first appeared around the 14th century, during the reign of the Malla kings in the Kathmandu Valley.

The name Ghimire is thought to be derived from the Newari word "ghimiri," which means "a person who deals in ghee (clarified butter)." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the trade or production of ghee, an essential commodity in the region's cuisine and religious rituals.

In ancient Nepalese records, the name Ghimire can be found in various forms, such as "Ghimiri," "Ghemire," and "Ghemiri." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and changes in spelling conventions over time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ghimire can be found in the "Vamshavali," a historical chronicle of the Malla dynasty, which mentions a person named Jayaghimire in the 16th century. This individual was a prominent figure in the court of King Siddhi Narsingh Malla, who ruled over the Patan region of the Kathmandu Valley.

Another notable figure in Nepalese history with the surname Ghimire was Kaji Kalu Ghimire, a military commander who lived in the 18th century. He played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal under the leadership of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of the Shah dynasty.

In the 19th century, Kaji Bhimsen Ghimire was a prominent statesman and military leader who served as the prime minister of Nepal during the reign of King Rajendra Bikram Shah. His contributions to the modernization and centralization of the Nepalese government were significant.

The name Ghimire has also been associated with various place names in Nepal, such as Ghimire Gaun (Ghimire Village) and Ghimire Tole (Ghimire Neighborhood), further indicating the historical presence and influence of this surname in the region.

Throughout the centuries, the Ghimire family has produced numerous scholars, artists, and writers, including the acclaimed poet and playwright Laxmi Prasad Ghimire, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In summary, the surname Ghimire has a rich history rooted in the cultural and social fabric of Nepal, dating back to the 14th century. Its origins are tied to the trade and production of ghee, an essential commodity in the region, and the name has been associated with notable figures, places, and literary works throughout Nepalese history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghimire

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

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 Ghimire 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.

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 Ghimire was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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