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

Paranjape, 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 Paranjape surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paranjape in America

Paranjape is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paranjape surname appeared 215 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 Paranjape.

The history of the last name Paranjape

The surname Paranjape originates from the Indian state of Maharashtra, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "para" meaning "supreme" and "anj" meaning "to honor." The root word "anjape" is thought to refer to a person who performs ritual ceremonies or honors supreme beings.

The earliest recorded instances of the Paranjape name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures from the Maratha region. It is mentioned in the Bakhars, a collection of historical records and chronicles maintained by the Maratha Empire during the 17th and 18th centuries.

One of the earliest notable figures with the Paranjape surname was Krishnaji Paranjape (1661-1728), a prominent Marathi poet and scholar during the reign of the Maratha ruler Shivaji. His works, such as the "Sriramvijayam" and "Gopalkavyam," played a significant role in shaping Marathi literature.

In the 19th century, Sadashiv Paranjape (1823-1892) was a prominent social reformer and educator from Maharashtra. He established several schools and worked towards promoting education and social equality, particularly for women and lower castes.

Another notable figure was Vasudev Paranjape (1876-1950), a renowned Marathi playwright and author. His plays, such as "Sakhu" and "Keechakavadha," explored social issues and were instrumental in the development of Marathi theater.

During the Indian independence movement, Ganesh Paranjape (1892-1976) was a prominent freedom fighter and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He played an active role in the non-violent resistance against British rule and served several terms in prison for his involvement in the movement.

More recently, Shripad Paranjape (1922-2005) was a distinguished Indian classical vocalist and educator. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to Hindustani classical music.

Throughout its history, the Paranjape surname has been associated with scholars, artists, and social reformers who have made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in the cultural and intellectual realms of Maharashtra and India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paranjape

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

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

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