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

Hazra, 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 Hazra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hazra in America

Hazra is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hazra surname appeared 148 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 Hazra.

The history of the last name Hazra

The surname "HAZRA" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of West Bengal. It is thought to be derived from the Bengali word "Hazar," which means "one thousand." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a leader of a group of a thousand people or a landowner with a substantial amount of property.

The earliest known records of the surname "HAZRA" date back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in several historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable reference is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which documented the names of various officials and landowners.

In the 18th century, the name "HAZRA" appeared in several land records and tax documents from the Bengal region, indicating that individuals with this surname were likely landowners or members of the landed gentry. One such example is Ramkrishna Hazra, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived in the late 18th century and established several educational institutions in the region.

During the 19th century, the surname "HAZRA" gained prominence in the field of literature and academia. Bankim Chandra Hazra (1838-1909) was a renowned Bengali writer and social reformer who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Bengali literature. His works, such as "Anandamath" and "Devi Chaudhurani," played a significant role in shaping the Bengali Renaissance movement.

Another notable individual with the surname "HAZRA" was Rajendralal Hazra (1860-1930), a Bengali scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Bengali language and literature. He served as the principal of the prestigious Presidency College in Kolkata and was awarded the prestigious title of "Mahamahopadhyay" by the University of Calcutta.

In the 20th century, the name "HAZRA" continued to be associated with academic and literary circles. Dipak Hazra (1922-2005) was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who received several prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Bhushan, for his contributions to Bengali literature.

While these are just a few examples, the surname "HAZRA" has a rich and diverse history, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including literature, education, and social reform, primarily in the region of West Bengal and the broader Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hazra

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

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

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