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

Harrilal, 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 Harrilal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harrilal in America

Harrilal is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harrilal surname appeared 161 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 Harrilal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harrilal 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 Harrilal

The surname HARRILAL is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern states of India. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Hari" meaning Lord Vishnu or Krishna, and "Lal" meaning beloved or dear. Thus, HARRILAL translates to "beloved of Lord Vishnu/Krishna."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HARRILAL can be found in ancient Hindu manuscripts and scriptures, where it was often used as a devotional name for ardent followers of Lord Vishnu or Krishna. The name gained popularity among the Vaishnavite community, particularly in regions like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan.

During the Mughal era in India, the HARRILAL surname was associated with families of scribes, scholars, and administrators who served in the imperial courts. Some notable figures with this surname from that period include Harrilal Sharma (1560-1632), a renowned poet and writer from Agra, and Harrilal Mishra (1610-1678), a celebrated scholar of Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy.

As the British colonial rule expanded in India, the HARRILAL surname was also found among families involved in various professions, including traders, landowners, and civil servants. One prominent figure was Harrilal Tiwari (1825-1890), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Varanasi, who established several educational institutions and charitable trusts.

In the 20th century, the HARRILAL surname continued to be represented in various fields. Harrilal Upadhyay (1901-1971) was a distinguished Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Uttar Pradesh. Harrilal Khanna (1919-2003) was a renowned Indian artist and painter, known for his vibrant depictions of rural life.

Another notable figure was Harrilal Bhagat (1928-2007), a celebrated Indian classical singer and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani music. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to the arts.

While the HARRILAL surname is primarily found in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diasporic communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hindu traditions and cultural heritage of northern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harrilal

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

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

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