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

Parashar, 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 Parashar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parashar in America

Parashar is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parashar surname appeared 267 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 Parashar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parashar 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 Parashar

The surname Parashar is of Indian origin, with its roots traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu mythology. This name is derived from the Sanskrit word "parashara," which refers to a person who wields an axe or a battle-axe, indicating a warrior lineage.

The earliest documented reference to the name Parashar can be found in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts that date back to the 4th century CE. In these texts, Parashara is mentioned as a revered sage and the father of the legendary Vedic scholar, Vyasa, who is credited with composing the epic Mahabharata.

During the medieval period, the Parashar surname gained prominence among the Brahmin communities of northern India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. It was closely associated with the priestly class and scholars of Hindu scripture.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Parashar was Parashara Muni, a renowned sage and philosopher who lived during the 6th century BCE. He is revered as the author of the Parashara Smriti, a sacred text that outlines the code of conduct for Hindus.

Another notable figure was Parashara Bhatta, a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer from the Chalukya dynasty. His works, including the Siddhanta Samhita and the Vasana Bhashya, made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.

In the 16th century, Parashara Pandita, a prominent scholar from Varanasi, composed the Parashara Samhita, a comprehensive treatise on Hindu astrology and astronomy. This work continues to be widely studied and referenced in the field of Vedic astrology.

During the Mughal era, the Parashar family held influential positions in the imperial court. Parashara Bhatt, a renowned poet and scholar, served as a minister in the court of Akbar, the Mughal emperor, in the late 16th century.

In more recent times, Parashara Bhatta Goswami, a renowned Hindu scholar and spiritual leader from the 19th century, played a significant role in reviving and preserving the Vedic traditions and teachings in India.

While the surname Parashar is predominantly found in northern and central India, it has also gained recognition globally due to the contributions of individuals in various fields, including literature, philosophy, and science.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parashar

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

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

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