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

Pappu, 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 Pappu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pappu in America

Pappu is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pappu surname appeared 222 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 Pappu.

The history of the last name Pappu

The surname "PAPPU" finds its origins in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that the name "PAPPU" is derived from the Sanskrit word "prappu," which means "a small pond" or "a pool of water." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked in areas with small water bodies.

Another hypothesis traces the name's roots to the Hindi word "pappa," which is a term of endearment used for children, particularly boys. It is possible that the name "PAPPU" was initially a nickname or a diminutive form given to young boys, which later evolved into a surname.

Historical records from the Delhi Sultanate period, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries, mention individuals with the surname "PAPPU." These records often referred to them as landowners, farmers, or merchants, suggesting that the name was prevalent among certain occupational groups or communities.

One of the earliest known references to the name "PAPPU" can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative manual compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The manual mentions a person named Rai Pappu, who held a prominent position in the imperial court.

Over the centuries, the name "PAPPU" has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Pappu Khan, a renowned musician and courtier who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was Pappu Sain, a warrior and military leader who played a crucial role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company.

In the 20th century, Pappu Venugopal Rao (1921-2002) was a renowned Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

Pappu Kalani (born 1940) is a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award, one of the highest civilian honors in India.

Pappu Yadav (born 1967) is a prominent Indian politician and former member of Parliament, known for his involvement in various social and political movements.

While the surname "PAPPU" has its roots in the northern regions of India, it has now spread to other parts of the country and even beyond its borders, carried by individuals who have migrated or settled in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pappu

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

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

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