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

Ghimirey, 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 Ghimirey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghimirey in America

Ghimirey is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghimirey surname appeared 218 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 Ghimirey.

The history of the last name Ghimirey

The surname Ghimirey originates from the Himalayan region of Nepal, where it first appeared in historical records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Nepali words "ghimi" meaning "a turn" or "a bend," and "rey" meaning "a place," referring to a location situated near a winding river or a sharp turn in the mountainous landscape.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ghimirey can be found in the Gopalarajavamsavali, a 14th-century chronicle of Nepali kings, where it appears as the surname of a local chieftain who ruled over a small territory in the foothills of the Himalayas. The Ghimirey clan was also mentioned in several ancient land grant inscriptions from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating their prominence as landowners and local leaders in the region.

In the 18th century, the Ghimirey surname gained further recognition when Kaji Nayan Singh Ghimirey, a renowned military commander, played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal under the leadership of King Prithvi Narayan Shah. His bravery and strategic prowess during the Gorkha Conquest earned him a place in Nepali history as one of the greatest warriors of his time.

The Ghimirey name has also been associated with several prominent figures in Nepali literature and culture. Laxmi Prasad Ghimirey (1865-1936), a renowned poet and writer, was widely celebrated for his contribution to the Nepali literary renaissance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, including the famous poem "Shakuntal," are considered classics of Nepali literature.

Another notable figure was Hari Prasad Ghimirey (1886-1946), a renowned scholar and educationist who played a pivotal role in the establishment of modern education in Nepal. He founded several schools and institutions, including the prestigious Tri-Chandra College, and was instrumental in promoting the use of the Devanagari script in Nepali language education.

In more recent times, the Ghimirey name has been carried on by individuals such as Kul Chandra Ghimirey (1924-2010), a respected diplomat who served as Nepal's ambassador to several countries, and Sushila Ghimirey (1941-2022), a pioneering female journalist and human rights activist who fought for women's empowerment and social justice in Nepal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghimirey

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

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

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