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

Paracha, 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 Paracha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paracha in America

Paracha is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paracha surname appeared 362 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 Paracha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paracha 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 Paracha

The surname Paracha is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, likely in the region of Punjab or surrounding areas. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where "paracha" means "belonging to the other side" or "foreigner." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or groups who migrated from one region to another or were perceived as outsiders in a particular area.

The earliest known records of the surname Paracha date back to the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire's rule in the Indian subcontinent. It is possible that the name was associated with certain professions or occupations at the time, although specific details are not clearly documented.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Paracha surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a detailed document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. This document contained extensive records of the administrative system, population statistics, and other aspects of the Mughal Empire.

Over the centuries, the Paracha surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One prominent figure was Ghulam Murtaza Paracha, a renowned Sufi mystic and spiritual leader who lived in the 19th century and was known for his contributions to the Chishti order of Sufism.

Another noteworthy individual was Syed Mubarak Ali Shah Paracha, a scholar and poet who lived during the 18th century and authored several works on Islamic theology and literature. His writings were widely respected and influential during his time.

In the realm of politics, Rana Shaukat Mahmood Paracha was a prominent figure who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan in the late 20th century, representing the city of Gujranwala.

The Paracha surname has also been associated with military personnel, such as Major General Nusrat Naeem Paracha, who served in the Pakistan Army and held various important positions throughout his career.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Parracha" or "Parrache," have also been documented over time, reflecting the various local dialects and linguistic influences in the regions where the name was prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paracha

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

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

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