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

Hira, 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 Hira surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hira in America

Hira is the 42308th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hira surname appeared 513 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 Hira.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hira 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 Hira

The surname HIRA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, likely originating from the Sanskrit word "hira" which means "diamond." This name is believed to have been adopted during the medieval period, potentially as early as the 8th century CE.

The earliest known references to the name HIRA can be found in historical records and manuscripts from the region, including chronicles and literary works from the Mughal era. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the diamond trade or those who worked with precious gemstones.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname HIRA was Mir Hira, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. His literary contributions, particularly in the Persian language, have left a lasting impact on the cultural heritage of the region.

In the 17th century, the name HIRA gained further prominence with the rise of Shuja-ud-Din Hira, a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. His valor and leadership in various military campaigns are well-documented in historical accounts of that era.

Another notable figure with the surname HIRA was Mirza Hira, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived during the 18th century. His exquisite calligraphic works and intricate miniature paintings are considered masterpieces of the Mughal artistic tradition.

During the 19th century, the name HIRA was associated with several influential figures, including Hira Lal, a prominent educator and social reformer who played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for social reforms in British India.

Throughout history, the surname HIRA has also been linked to various place names and localities within the Indian subcontinent. For example, the village of Hira in the state of Punjab, India, and the town of Hira in the Sindh province of Pakistan, both carry variations of this name, suggesting a possible connection to individuals or families with the HIRA surname who may have originated from or resided in these areas.

It is important to note that while the surname HIRA has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, over time, individuals bearing this name have migrated to different parts of the world, contributing to the cultural diversity and richness of various communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hira

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

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

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