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

Kripalani, 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 Kripalani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kripalani in America

Kripalani is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kripalani surname appeared 143 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 Kripalani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kripalani 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 Kripalani

The surname Kripalani is of Indian origin, originating from the Sanskrit language in ancient times. The name is derived from the words "kripalu" meaning merciful or compassionate, and "ani" which means leader or chief. It is believed to have first emerged in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kripalani can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was used to refer to learned scholars and spiritual leaders. In the 12th century, there are references to a renowned philosopher and writer named Kripalani Bhatt, who authored several influential works on Vedic philosophy and mythology.

During the medieval period, the Kripalani name gained prominence among the Brahmin community of northern India. Many members of this family held respectable positions as priests, teachers, and advisors to rulers and nobility. One notable figure was Pandit Kripalani Mishra, a 16th-century scholar from Varanasi, who wrote extensively on Hindu theology and astrology.

As the British Raj expanded its control over India in the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the Kripalani surname emerged as influential figures in the independence movement. Acharya Kripalani, born in 1888 and died in 1982, was a prominent freedom fighter, political leader, and close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He served as the president of the Indian National Congress and played a pivotal role in the struggle for India's independence.

Another distinguished individual was Dr. J.B. Kripalani, a renowned lawyer, politician, and educationist born in 1888 and died in 1982. He was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and served as the president of the Indian National Congress from 1946 to 1947. His contributions to the drafting of the Indian Constitution and the establishment of democratic institutions in independent India were significant.

In the field of literature, Krishnalal Shridharani Kripalani, born in 1902 and died in 1993, was a celebrated novelist and short story writer. His works, which explored themes of social justice and human rights, earned him widespread acclaim and several prestigious literary awards.

While the Kripalani surname has its roots in northern India, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions across various fields, including politics, education, literature, and spirituality, both in India and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kripalani

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

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

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