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

Narahari, 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 Narahari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narahari in America

Narahari is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narahari surname appeared 149 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 Narahari.

The history of the last name Narahari

The surname NARAHARI originated in India during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit words 'nara' meaning man or human, and 'hari' which is one of the names for the Hindu deity Vishnu. The name likely referred to devotees or worshippers of Lord Vishnu.

The earliest records of the name NARAHARI can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures from the 10th century onwards. It was a common surname among Brahmin families, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname NARAHARI was Narahari Tirtha, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He authored several influential works on Vedanta philosophy and is regarded as a prominent figure in the Dvaita school of thought.

Another notable bearer of the name was Narahari Rao, a 17th-century Maratha warrior and statesman who served under the Maratha Empire. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire and is celebrated for his military prowess and strategic acumen.

In the 18th century, Narahari Bhatt was a revered Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Konkan region of Maharashtra. His works, particularly his commentaries on ancient Hindu texts, are still studied and revered by scholars today.

During the 19th century, Narahari Shastri was a prominent figure in the Bengali Renaissance movement. He was a renowned educator, social reformer, and advocate for women's education, contributing significantly to the intellectual and social awakening of Bengal.

In more recent history, Narahari Dutta Shastri (1899-1981) was a distinguished Sanskrit scholar and writer from Assam. He made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Sanskrit language and literature, earning him numerous accolades and honors.

While the surname NARAHARI is most prevalent in India, it has also been carried by individuals of Indian descent around the world, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the name's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narahari

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

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 Narahari 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.

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

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