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

Panchi, 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 Panchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panchi in America

Panchi is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panchi surname appeared 174 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 Panchi.

The history of the last name Panchi

The surname PANCHI traces its origins back to the Indian subcontinent, where it is believed to have emerged around the 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "panch," which means "five," suggesting a possible connection to individuals who were the fifth-born child in a family or had some other symbolic association with the number five.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PANCHI surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century literary work commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This comprehensive document, which aimed to document the administration and customs of the Mughal Empire, mentions several individuals bearing the PANCHI surname, indicating its presence during that time period.

In the 17th century, the PANCHI name appears in various regional records and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. One notable bearer of the surname was Pandit Shri Panchi Ram, a renowned scholar and author who lived in the city of Varanasi during the mid-17th century and wrote extensively on topics related to Hindu philosophy and spirituality.

As the centuries passed, the PANCHI surname continued to be associated with individuals of scholarly and literary pursuits. In the 18th century, Pandit Rama Panchi, a celebrated poet and writer, gained recognition for his contributions to Hindi literature and his poetic works that explored themes of love, devotion, and the human condition.

Moving into the 19th century, the PANCHI surname gained prominence in the field of education. Ishwar Chandra Panchi, born in 1845, was a pioneering educator who established several schools and educational institutions in the northern regions of India, advocating for the importance of education and empowering the younger generation.

Another notable figure bearing the PANCHI surname was Vijay Panchi, a renowned artist and painter who lived from 1890 to 1965. His vibrant and expressive works, depicting scenes from Indian mythology and rural life, earned him widespread acclaim and a place in the annals of Indian art history.

While the PANCHI surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread globally, with individuals carrying this name making significant contributions in various fields across different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panchi

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

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

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