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

Gurra, 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 Gurra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gurra in America

Gurra is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gurra surname appeared 163 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 Gurra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gurra 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 Gurra

The surname GURRA originated in India, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Sanskrit language. This name is believed to have derived from the word "gur," which means "sugar" or "jaggery." It is possible that the ancestors of those bearing this surname were involved in the production or trade of sugarcane-based products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GURRA surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a nobleman named Rai Gurra Singh, who held a prominent position in the imperial court.

During the Maratha Empire's reign in the 17th and 18th centuries, the GURRA surname gained prominence in the regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Historical records from this period mention several individuals with this surname, including Malhar Rao Gurra, a celebrated military leader known for his strategic brilliance and bravery on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the GURRA surname was well-established in various parts of northern and central India. One notable figure from this era was Pandit Shri Nath Gurra, a renowned scholar and author who made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature.

The GURRA surname has also been associated with several place names throughout India. For instance, the village of Gurra in Uttar Pradesh is believed to have derived its name from the GURRA clan that once inhabited the area. Similarly, the town of Gurranwala in modern-day Pakistan also bears a connection to this surname.

Among the prominent individuals with the GURRA surname in more recent times, Vijay Gurra stands out as a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and Padma Shri awardee, known for his mastery of the Khayal and Thumri styles of Hindustani music. Another notable figure is Dr. Rajeev Gurra, a distinguished physicist and former Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gurra

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

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

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