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

Paranjpe, 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 Paranjpe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paranjpe in America

Paranjpe is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paranjpe surname appeared 129 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 Paranjpe.

The history of the last name Paranjpe

The surname PARANJPE originates from India, specifically the western state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "paran" meaning "traditional" and "japa" meaning "chanting or recitation," suggesting a possible connection to religious practices or priestly lineages.

PARANJPE is often associated with the Brahmin caste, particularly the Deshastha Brahmin community. Historical records indicate that individuals bearing this surname were prominent in the field of education, religious studies, and scholarly pursuits. Some early references to the name can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions from the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PARANJPE dates back to the late 16th century, when a scholar named Govind Shastri Paranjpe authored several works on Hindu philosophy and theology. His writings were widely read and influential during that period.

In the 18th century, Balaji Vishwanath Paranjpe, born in 1750, was a renowned mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and served as the court astronomer for the Maratha Empire.

During the 19th century, the PARANJPE surname gained further prominence with individuals like Vishnu Shastri Paranjpe (1827-1891), a respected Sanskrit scholar and author, and Mahadev Govind Paranjpe (1864-1934), a prominent lawyer and social reformer who advocated for women's education and the abolition of child marriage.

In more recent times, Dr. Vijay Paranjpe (1921-2008) was a distinguished Indian physicist and academic, known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics and his role in the development of India's nuclear program.

Another notable figure was Shripad Paranjpe (1923-2000), a celebrated Indian actor and director who made significant contributions to Marathi theater and cinema. He was honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 1992 for his artistic achievements.

The PARANJPE surname has a rich historical legacy, with many individuals bearing this name leaving an indelible mark in various fields, including academia, literature, science, law, and the arts, reflecting the intellectual and cultural traditions of Maharashtra.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paranjpe

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

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

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