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

Krishan, 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 Krishan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krishan in America

Krishan is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krishan surname appeared 217 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 Krishan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krishan 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 Krishan

The surname Krishan has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishna," which means "dark" or "black," referring to the dark complexion of Lord Krishna, a prominent deity in Hinduism.

The earliest known records of the name Krishan can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, where Lord Krishna is portrayed as a central figure. These texts date back to around the 4th century BCE, indicating the antiquity of the name and its association with the Hindu tradition.

During the medieval period, the name Krishan was predominantly used by Hindu communities in the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent. It gained prominence among the Brahmin and Kshatriya castes, who were traditionally associated with religious and warrior roles, respectively.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname Krishan was Krishan Pandit, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. He was a court poet under the patronage of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and is credited with composing several literary works in Sanskrit.

Another notable figure with the surname Krishan was Krishan Chand, a military commander who served under the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire and is remembered for his valor and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In the 20th century, Krishan Kant, a distinguished philosopher and academic, made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics and epistemology. Born in 1901 in Lahore (now in Pakistan), he taught at various prestigious institutions in India and published several influential works on Indian philosophy.

Another notable figure was Krishan Nath Pandita, an eminent Kashmiri writer and poet who lived from 1911 to 1994. He played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the Kashmiri language and literature, and his works are widely acclaimed for their poetic beauty and cultural significance.

Krishan Baldev Vaid, a renowned playwright and dramatist, was born in 1926 in Srinagar, Kashmir. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Kashmiri theater and is best known for his play "Bombur Yemberzalwor," which explores the social and political issues faced by the Kashmiri people.

These examples illustrate the historical significance and prominence of the surname Krishan across various fields, including literature, philosophy, military, and the arts, within the Indian subcontinent and its diverse cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krishan

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

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

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