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

Hirpara, 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 Hirpara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hirpara in America

Hirpara is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hirpara surname appeared 160 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 Hirpara.

The history of the last name Hirpara

The surname HIRPARA originates from the Indian state of Gujarat and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the village of Hirpur, located in the district of Bhavnagar. The name is a combination of two words: "Hir," which means "diamond" in Gujarati, and "para," meaning "village" or "settlement."

In ancient records, the village of Hirpur was known for its diamond mines and trade. The residents of this village were likely involved in the diamond industry, leading to their association with the name HIRPARA. The earliest known reference to this surname can be found in a land deed document from 1478, where a person named Jivraj HIRPARA is mentioned as a landowner in Hirpur.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the HIRPARA surname was Keshavlal HIRPARA (1520-1592), a renowned diamond merchant who established trade routes to Europe and the Middle East. His legacy was carried on by his son, Manilal HIRPARA (1550-1618), who expanded the family business and became a influential figure in the Gujarati diamond trade.

In the 17th century, the HIRPARA family played a significant role in the development of the city of Surat, which emerged as a major hub for diamond cutting and polishing. Ranchhodbhai HIRPARA (1635-1712) was a prominent figure in Surat's diamond industry and served as a trusted advisor to the local rulers.

During the British Raj in the 19th century, Govindlal HIRPARA (1820-1892) was a respected businessman and philanthropist who contributed to the education and welfare of his community. He established several schools and hospitals in the region, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of many.

In more recent times, Kantilal HIRPARA (1928-2005) was a renowned gemologist and author who wrote extensively on the history and techniques of diamond cutting. His works are considered authoritative references in the field of gemology.

While the HIRPARA surname originated in Gujarat, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of India and around the world, carrying forward the legacy of their ancestors' involvement in the diamond trade and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hirpara

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

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

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