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

Haridas, 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 Haridas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haridas in America

Haridas is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haridas surname appeared 142 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 Haridas.

The history of the last name Haridas

The surname HARIDAS is of Indian origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Hari," meaning Lord Vishnu, and "Das," meaning servant or devotee. The name was initially used by Hindu devotees who dedicated their lives to the worship of Lord Vishnu.

In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Bhagavad Gita, there are references to individuals referred to as "Haridas," indicating their devotion to Lord Vishnu. One of the earliest known historical figures with this surname was Sri Haridas Swami, a prominent Hindu saint and mystic who lived in the 16th century and is known for his spiritual teachings and devotional songs.

The surname HARIDAS was particularly prevalent in the regions of West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam in India, where the worship of Lord Vishnu was deeply rooted. It was often associated with the Vaishnavite sect of Hinduism, which places emphasis on the devotion to Lord Vishnu.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname HARIDAS. One such figure was Tulsidas (1532-1623), a renowned Hindu philosopher and poet who authored the famous Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the Ramayana. Another prominent bearer of the name was Haridas Thakur (1607-1690), a renowned Vaishnava saint and poet who composed numerous devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.

In the realm of Indian classical music, the name HARIDAS is associated with the legendary musician Haridas Swami (1892-1963), who was a prominent exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music and a distinguished teacher of the Gwalior gharana.

Another individual of note was Haridas Mundra (1840-1905), a prominent Indian lawyer, social reformer, and philanthropist who played a significant role in the establishment of the Bombay University and the promotion of education in India.

The surname HARIDAS has been a part of Indian history for several centuries, reflecting the deep-rooted devotion to Lord Vishnu and the rich cultural heritage of the subcontinent. While it originated as a name associated with Hindu devotees, it has transcended religious boundaries and is now found among various communities across India and the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haridas

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

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

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