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

Harripersad, 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 Harripersad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harripersad in America

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

The Harripersad 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 Harripersad.

The history of the last name Harripersad

The surname Harripersad originated in the Indian subcontinent, likely in northern regions such as Punjab or Uttar Pradesh. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "hari" meaning Lord Vishnu or green, and "persad" meaning blessing or grace. This suggests the name may have been given to someone who was considered blessed or favored by Lord Vishnu or had a connection to the color green.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from the Mughal Empire. One notable example is Harripersad Singh, a military commander who served under Emperor Akbar in the late 1500s and was praised for his bravery and leadership in battles against rebel forces.

During the British Raj in the 19th century, the name appears in several census records and administrative documents, particularly in regions like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. One prominent figure from this era was Harripersad Tiwari, a renowned poet and writer who was born in 1825 and helped popularize the Braj Bhasha literary tradition.

In the early 20th century, Harripersad Gupta, an influential businessman and philanthropist from Calcutta (now Kolkata), made significant contributions to the education sector by establishing several schools and colleges in West Bengal.

Another notable person with this surname was Harripersad Sharma, a freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was born in 1890 and spent several years in prison for his involvement in revolutionary activities.

As the Indian diaspora spread around the world, the name Harripersad also found its way to various other countries, including South Africa, Mauritius, and the Caribbean islands. One example is Harripersad Sewnunden, a prominent lawyer and politician from Mauritius, who served as the country's Attorney General in the 1970s.

While the name Harripersad is not as common as some other Indian surnames, it holds a rich cultural and historical significance, reflecting its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language and the Hindu tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harripersad

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

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

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