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

Harricharan, 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 Harricharan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harricharan in America

Harricharan is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harricharan surname appeared 156 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 Harricharan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harricharan 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 Harricharan

The surname Harricharan is derived from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the regions of modern-day India and Nepal. Its origins can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where the name is believed to have been formed from a combination of the words "hari" meaning "Lord Vishnu" and "charan" meaning "feet" or "devotee."

This surname likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th to 13th centuries, when many Hindu surnames were derived from religious or occupational terms. It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were devotees or worshippers of Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.

Early references to the surname Harricharan can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, which contain numerous mentions of devotees and followers of Lord Vishnu. However, it is important to note that record-keeping practices during those times were not as systematic as they are today, making it challenging to pinpoint the exact earliest recorded instances of the name.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Harricharan was Harricharan Devi, a renowned Hindu poet and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. His works, which included devotional poetry and philosophical treatises, were widely acclaimed and influential during his time.

Another notable figure was Harricharan Lal, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the 19th century (1827-1905). He actively campaigned against social injustices and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

In the field of arts and culture, Harricharan Venkatachalam (1932-2010) was a celebrated Indian classical musician and composer. He was a master of the veena, a plucked string instrument, and contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian music.

Harricharan Lall (1856-1924) was a distinguished Indian lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court in British India. His legal expertise and commitment to justice earned him widespread respect and recognition.

Lastly, Harricharan Dass (1888-1972) was a renowned Indian educationist and social worker. He founded several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and education among underprivileged communities in India.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Harricharan throughout history, highlighting its deep roots and cultural significance within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harricharan

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

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

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