2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hiralall
A surname originating in India referring to someone from the Hira clan or tribe.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Hiralall. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hiralall surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Hiralall in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hiralall, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.8%. The next largest groups are Black (16.7%) and Two or More Races (14.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hiralall
The surname "HIRALALL" is believed to have originated in India, with its earliest known references dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "hira" meaning "diamond" and "lal" meaning "ruby," suggesting a possible connection to the gemstone trade or a metaphorical reference to something precious or valuable.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a historical document from the Mughal Empire, where a merchant named Hiralall is mentioned as a trader of precious gems and spices in the region of modern-day West Bengal. This document, dated around 1580, provides insight into the potential origins of the name and its association with commerce during that time period.
In the 17th century, there are records of a scholar named Hiralall, who is believed to have been a prominent figure in the field of Sanskrit literature and philosophy. He is said to have authored several texts on Hindu theology and was regarded as a respected intellectual during his lifetime.
During the British colonial era in India, a notable figure named Hiralall Shastri (1823-1898) emerged as a prominent educator and social reformer. He was a strong advocate for women's education and played a significant role in establishing several schools and educational institutions in the region of Bengal.
Another notable individual with the surname "HIRALALL" was Hiralall Sashtri (1872-1948), a renowned lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Imperial Legislative Council and was actively involved in the Indian independence movement alongside leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
In the field of literature, Hiralall Jagannath Misra (1890-1962) was a celebrated Hindi poet and writer, renowned for his contributions to the Chhayavad literary movement. His works explored themes of romanticism, nature, and the human condition, and he is widely regarded as a prominent figure in the literary landscape of modern Hindi literature.
While the surname "HIRALALL" is primarily associated with Indian origins, its historical significance and the achievements of individuals bearing this name have extended beyond geographical boundaries, reflecting the richness and diversity of cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hiralall
Among Census respondents with the surname Hiralall, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.8%. The next largest groups are Black (16.7%) and Two or More Races (14.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Hiralall bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hiralall surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander50.8% · 61
- Black or African American16.7% · 20
- Two or more races14.2% · 17
- White10.8% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hiralall
Hiralall appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+6 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,171 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.3%) | Up 3,171 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hiralall surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #142,049 | 2.2% |
| Count | 114 | 120 | 5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hiralall bearers went from 114 to 120 (+5.3% change). The surname moved up 3,171 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #142,049.
FAQ
Hiralall surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hiralall?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Hiralall. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Hiralall?
Hiralall ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Hiralall. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hiralall.
Has Hiralall become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hiralall went from 114 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 6 (+5.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Hiralall?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hiralall, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.8%. The next largest groups are Black (16.7%) and Two or More Races (14.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hiralall in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.8% (61 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hiralall appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (50.8%), Black (16.7%), Two or More Races (14.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hiralall (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hiralall mean?
A surname originating in India referring to someone from the Hira clan or tribe. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hiralall (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Hiralall?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Hiralall, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.