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

Hazarika, 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 Hazarika surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hazarika in America

Hazarika is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hazarika surname appeared 107 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 Hazarika.

The history of the last name Hazarika

The surname HAZARIKA originated in the Assam region of northeastern India. It is derived from the Assamese word "hazaari," meaning "leader of a thousand" or "captain." The name likely emerged during the medieval period when leaders or military commanders were often bestowed with titles indicating their rank or authority.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname HAZARIKA can be traced back to the 16th century, appearing in historical texts and records from the Ahom kingdom, which ruled over parts of Assam for several centuries. These ancient documents provide valuable insights into the sociopolitical landscape of the region during that era.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname HAZARIKA was Lachit Borphukan (1622-1672), a celebrated military general and strategist who played a pivotal role in defending the Ahom kingdom against the Mughal invasions. His strategic brilliance and leadership during the Battle of Saraighat in 1671 earned him a place in Assamese folklore and history.

Another prominent individual with the surname HAZARIKA was Jyoti Prasad Agarwala (1903-1951), a pioneering figure in the Assamese film industry. Regarded as the father of Assamese cinema, he directed the first Assamese talkie film, "Joymati," in 1935, and played a crucial role in shaping the region's cultural identity through his artistic endeavors.

The renowned poet and writer Bhupen Hazarika (1926-2011) was also a notable bearer of this surname. His literary works and songs, deeply rooted in the cultural ethos of Assam and the Northeast, earned him widespread acclaim and recognition, including India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 2019.

Another individual of historical significance was Maniram Dewan Hazarika (1806-1858), a prominent Assamese scholar, educator, and social reformer. He played a pivotal role in establishing modern education in Assam and advocating for the preservation of the Assamese language and culture.

The surname HAZARIKA has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations within Assam. For instance, the Hazarika Basti area in Guwahati, the largest city in Assam, is believed to have derived its name from the presence of individuals with the HAZARIKA surname in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hazarika

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

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

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