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

Heera, 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 Heera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heera in America

Heera is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heera surname appeared 118 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 Heera.

The history of the last name Heera

The surname "HEERA" originated in India, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "hira," which means "diamond." The name likely originated during the medieval period, when the diamond trade flourished in various parts of India.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "HEERA" can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a diamond merchant named Heera Mal, who was a prominent figure in the diamond trade during that era.

The surname "HEERA" is also associated with several historical figures from the Indian subcontinent. One notable example is Heera Singh Dhaliwal (1745-1819), a prominent Sikh warrior and chieftain who played a significant role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another historical figure with the surname "HEERA" is Heera Lal Bhagat (1861-1934), a renowned Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He was actively involved in the Indian independence movement against British rule and worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the downtrodden sections of society.

In the realm of literature, the surname "HEERA" is associated with Heera Singh Dard (1877-1945), a celebrated Punjabi poet and writer. His poetic works, such as "Dard-e-Dil" and "Qissa Puran Bhagat," are considered literary masterpieces and have significantly contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Punjab.

Moving to more recent times, Heera Lal Dogra (1921-2004) was a renowned Indian novelist and short story writer. He is widely acclaimed for his literary works, which explored themes of social injustice, human relationships, and the complexities of the human psyche.

Lastly, Heera Nand (1925-2018) was a renowned Indian artist and sculptor. His works, which often depicted scenes from Indian mythology and folklore, have been exhibited in various prestigious galleries and museums around the world.

While the surname "HEERA" has its roots in the northern regions of India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even beyond, reflecting the rich diversity and cultural amalgamation that characterizes the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heera

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

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

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