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

Hingorani, 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 Hingorani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hingorani in America

Hingorani is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hingorani surname appeared 256 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 Hingorani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hingorani 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 Hingorani

The surname Hingorani has its origins in India, tracing back several centuries to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Hindi word "hingu," which means asafoetida, a pungent spice commonly used in Indian cuisine. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone involved in the trade or cultivation of this spice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hingorani can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar. This work, which provides a detailed account of the administration and social life during Akbar's reign, mentions several individuals bearing the surname Hingorani.

During the Mughal era, the Hingorani family held significant influence and prominence in various parts of northern India, particularly in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Several members of the family served as administrators, advisors, and nobles under the Mughal rulers.

One notable figure from the Hingorani lineage was Rai Krishan Das Hingorani, a 17th-century nobleman and courtier who served as a trusted advisor to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He played a crucial role in the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal and was rewarded with lands and titles for his services.

Another prominent individual was Pandit Gokul Chand Hingorani, a renowned scholar and author who lived in the 18th century. His works on Hindu philosophy, astrology, and mathematics were widely acclaimed and studied across the Indian subcontinent.

In the 19th century, the Hingorani family continued to maintain their influential status, with several members holding important positions in the princely states and British colonial administration. One such figure was Raja Shyam Lal Hingorani, who served as the Diwan (prime minister) of the princely state of Bikaner from 1863 to 1884.

During the Indian independence movement, the Hingorani name gained further prominence with the involvement of Rajendra Nath Hingorani, a prominent lawyer and political activist. He played a significant role in the non-cooperation movement and was imprisoned several times for his participation in the struggle against British rule.

Throughout its long history, the Hingorani surname has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including politics, literature, academia, and business. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings related to the spice trade, it has evolved to hold a respected and influential position in Indian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hingorani

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

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

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