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

Parajuli, 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 Parajuli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parajuli in America

Parajuli is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parajuli surname appeared 326 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 Parajuli.

The history of the last name Parajuli

The surname "PARAJULI" is of Nepalese origin, and it is believed to have originated in the hilly regions of central Nepal, specifically in the Gorkha and Lamjung districts. This surname is derived from the word "Paraju," which means "one who resides near a river or stream" in the Nepali language.

The earliest known record of the surname "PARAJULI" can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Malla kings in the Kathmandu Valley. It is mentioned in several ancient manuscripts and inscriptions found in the valley, indicating that people bearing this surname were likely to have held prominent positions in the society at that time.

One of the notable historical figures with the surname "PARAJULI" was Kaji Kalu Parajuli, a military commander who served under the Gorkha King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal and the expansion of the Gorkha kingdom.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Pandit Motiram Parajuli, a renowned scholar and writer who lived in the 19th century. He was the author of several literary works, including the famous treatise "Parajuli Vyakaran," which was a comprehensive study of the Nepali language and grammar.

In the early 20th century, Ganesh Parajuli was a prominent figure in the Nepali Congress party and played an active role in the struggle for democracy in Nepal. He was imprisoned several times for his political activities during the Rana regime.

Daya Parajuli, born in 1927, was a celebrated Nepali writer and poet. He was awarded the prestigious Madan Puraskar, Nepal's highest literary honor, for his contributions to Nepali literature.

Lastly, Pushpa Parajuli, born in 1945, is a renowned Nepali environmentalist and activist. She has dedicated her life to the conservation of Nepal's natural resources and has been involved in various environmental movements and organizations.

While the surname "PARAJULI" has its roots in Nepal, it is now found among Nepalese communities around the world, particularly in regions with a significant Nepalese diaspora, such as India, Bhutan, and various other countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parajuli

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

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

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