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

Mehari, 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 Mehari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mehari in America

Mehari is the 44576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mehari surname appeared 482 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 Mehari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mehari 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 Mehari

The surname MEHARI originated in India, and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Meha', which means 'rainwater'. It is believed to have been first used as a surname in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire.

The earliest recorded use of the surname MEHARI can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a detailed document written during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which describes the administration and governance of his empire. This document mentions several individuals with the surname MEHARI who held important positions in the imperial court.

In the 17th century, the surname MEHARI was also found in various Persian manuscripts and records, indicating that it had gained popularity among the Persian-speaking communities of the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure from this period was Mirza Mohammad Mehari, a renowned poet and scholar who lived from 1620 to 1685.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the MEHARI surname spread across various regions of India, particularly in the northern and western parts of the country. Several individuals with this surname achieved prominence in various fields, such as Rai Bahadur Shyam Sundar Mehari (1848-1922), a prominent lawyer and social reformer from Punjab.

Another notable figure was Pandit Gulab Rai Mehari (1875-1947), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author from Rajasthan. He wrote several books on Hindu philosophy and literature, and his works are still widely studied today.

In the 20th century, the MEHARI surname continued to be well-represented in various professions. One prominent individual was Dr. Balwant Mehari (1901-1978), a distinguished physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the field of tropical medicine.

Another notable figure was Govind Mehari (1920-2005), a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Uttar Pradesh. He received several prestigious literary awards and honors during his lifetime, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.

While the surname MEHARI has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and legacy associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mehari

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

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

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