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

Kirpalani, 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 Kirpalani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kirpalani in America

Kirpalani is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kirpalani surname appeared 165 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 Kirpalani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kirpalani 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 Kirpalani

The surname Kirpalani is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots tracing back to the Punjab region of present-day India and Pakistan. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kripalu," which means "merciful" or "compassionate."

One of the earliest historical references to the Kirpalani name can be found in the records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, the Kirpalani family is said to have held influential positions within the Mughal court.

The Kirpalani surname also appears in various ancient manuscripts and texts from the region, some of which date back to the 12th century. These records often mention individuals with the name Kirpalani, suggesting that the surname has been in use for several centuries.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Kirpal Singh Kirpalani (1720-1789) emerged in the city of Lahore, which was then part of the Mughal Empire. Kirpal Singh Kirpalani was a renowned poet and scholar, and his works have been widely acclaimed for their literary merit.

Another notable individual with the Kirpalani surname was Gian Chand Kirpalani (1840-1912), who was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in British India. He was known for his contributions to the development of education and healthcare facilities in the region.

In the early 20th century, Jamnadas Kirpalani (1885-1962) rose to prominence as a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and played a crucial role in the struggle for India's freedom from British rule.

Amongst other notable individuals with the Kirpalani surname, one can mention Chandravati Kirpalani (1910-1995), who was a renowned classical dancer and choreographer, and Sushila Kirpalani (1920-2008), who was a prominent social worker and advocate for women's rights.

While the Kirpalani surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Today, individuals bearing the Kirpalani name can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kirpalani

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

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

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