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

Hariprashad, 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 Hariprashad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hariprashad in America

Hariprashad is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hariprashad surname appeared 123 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 Hariprashad.

The history of the last name Hariprashad

The surname HARIPRASHAD is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It is a compound name derived from the Sanskrit words "Hari" and "Prasad," with "Hari" meaning "Lord Vishnu" and "Prasad" meaning "offering" or "blessing." This suggests that the name may have originated among Hindu devotees or those associated with religious or spiritual traditions.

The earliest recorded instances of the name HARIPRASHAD can be traced back to the 16th century, as evidenced by its appearance in historical manuscripts and records from that period. One notable individual bearing this surname was Hari Prasad Shastri (1882-1956), a renowned Indian scholar, philosopher, and writer who made significant contributions to the study of Indian culture and literature.

In the 18th century, the HARIPRASHAD name gained prominence in the region of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in the city of Varanasi, which was a center of Hindu learning and tradition. During this time, several notable figures with the surname emerged, including Hari Prasad Dwivedi (1788-1862), a celebrated poet and writer who played a crucial role in the revival of Hindi literature.

The 19th century saw the HARIPRASHAD name spread to other parts of northern India, with individuals from this family becoming influential in various fields. One such figure was Hari Prasad Shastri (1853-1932), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta.

In the 20th century, the HARIPRASHAD surname continued to be associated with intellectuals and academics. Hari Prasad Gupta (1901-1980) was a renowned mathematician and statistician who made significant contributions to the field of probability theory. Another notable individual was Hari Prasad Shingal (1913-1999), a distinguished civil servant who served as the Chief Election Commissioner of India from 1972 to 1973.

The name HARIPRASHAD has also been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various other fields, such as politics, business, and the arts. Hari Prasad Chaurasia (born 1938) is a celebrated Indian classical musician and master of the bansuri (bamboo flute), who has received numerous accolades for his contributions to Indian music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hariprashad

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

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

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