2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Narinesingh
A surname indicating Indian origins, potentially derived from a title or personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Narinesingh. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Narinesingh surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Narinesingh in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Narinesingh, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 34.7%. The next largest groups are Black (26.3%) and Two or More Races (16.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Narinesingh
The surname NARINESINGH finds its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 16th centuries.
NARINESINGH is a combination of two words – "Narine" and "Singh." The former is a variation of the Sanskrit word "Narayana," which is one of the names of the Hindu god Vishnu. The latter, "Singh," is a common surname among the Sikh and Hindu communities, particularly among the Kshatriya (warrior) caste, and it means "lion."
The earliest known record of the NARINESINGH surname dates back to the 14th century, when it appears in a collection of inscriptions from the Sultanate period in Delhi. The name is also found in several historical manuscripts and chronicles from the Mughal era, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname held positions of prominence during that time.
One of the most notable figures with the NARINESINGH surname was Sardar Narinesingh, a military commander who served under the Maratha Empire in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Maratha territories and was known for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
Another individual of note was Rani Narinesingh Devi, a Rajput queen who ruled the princely state of Narsinghgarh in central India during the early 19th century. She was renowned for her progressive policies and her efforts to modernize her kingdom.
In the realm of literature, the NARINESINGH surname is associated with the renowned Punjabi poet and playwright, Harkishen Narinesingh (1892-1970). His works were instrumental in reviving and promoting the Punjabi language and culture during the early 20th century.
The name NARINESINGH also has roots in the region of Sindh, now part of modern-day Pakistan. During the medieval period, a branch of the Rajput clan known as the Narinesinghs ruled over various principalities in this area.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning that the NARINESINGH surname has undergone various spelling variations over time, such as Narinsingh, Narine Singh, and Narinesinghji, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the Indian subcontinent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Narinesingh
Among Census respondents with the surname Narinesingh, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 34.7%. The next largest groups are Black (26.3%) and Two or More Races (16.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Narinesingh bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Narinesingh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander34.7% · 41
- Black or African American26.3% · 31
- Two or more races16.1% · 19
- Hispanic or Latino13.6% · 16
- White8.5% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Narinesingh
Narinesingh appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,283 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 4,283 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Narinesingh surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #143,511 | -3.1% |
| Count | 120 | 118 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Narinesingh bearers went from 120 to 118 (-1.7% change). The surname moved down 4,283 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #143,511.
FAQ
Narinesingh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Narinesingh?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Narinesingh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Narinesingh?
Narinesingh ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Narinesingh. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Narinesingh.
Has Narinesingh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Narinesingh went from 120 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Narinesingh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Narinesingh, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 34.7%. The next largest groups are Black (26.3%) and Two or More Races (16.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Narinesingh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 34.7% (41 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Narinesingh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (34.7%), Black (26.3%), Two or More Races (16.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Narinesingh (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Narinesingh mean?
A surname indicating Indian origins, potentially derived from a title or personal name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Narinesingh (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Narinesingh?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.