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

Kalicharan, 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 Kalicharan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalicharan in America

Kalicharan is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalicharan surname appeared 229 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 Kalicharan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kalicharan 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 Kalicharan

The surname KALICHARAN is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country, during the medieval period. It is a compound name derived from the Sanskrit words "Kali," which refers to the Hindu goddess Kali, and "charan," meaning "feet" or "servant." The name suggests a connection to the worship and reverence of the goddess Kali, who is revered as a powerful and fierce deity associated with time, change, and destruction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KALICHARAN can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. These texts often mentioned devotees and priests associated with the worship of Kali, some of whom may have carried the surname KALICHARAN as a mark of their dedication to the goddess.

In the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire, records show that a prominent scholar and poet named KALICHARAN Brahmin lived in the city of Agra. He is known for his literary works that celebrated the beauty and power of the goddess Kali through intricate poetry and prose.

Another notable figure with the surname KALICHARAN was a renowned spiritual leader and yogi who lived in the late 17th century. Known as KALICHARAN Das, he was revered for his teachings on the path to enlightenment and his deep understanding of the sacred texts. His disciples and followers helped spread the name KALICHARAN across various regions of northern India.

In the 19th century, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary named KALICHARAN Banerjee played a significant role in the struggle against British colonial rule. Born in 1847, he was an active member of the Indian independence movement and advocated for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.

The surname KALICHARAN can also be found in historical records and place names across various parts of northern India. For instance, there is a village called Kalicharan in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which may have been named after an influential figure or family with this surname in the area.

It is worth noting that while the surname KALICHARAN has its roots in the Hindu tradition and the worship of the goddess Kali, over time it has become a more secular name, carried by individuals from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds across India and the Indian diaspora worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalicharan

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

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

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