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

Parhar, 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 Parhar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parhar in America

Parhar is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parhar surname appeared 165 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 Parhar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parhar 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 Parhar

The surname Parhar is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, possibly in the region of Punjab or the surrounding areas. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Parihara," which means "protection" or "shield." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were protectors or warriors in ancient times.

The earliest known records of the name Parhar can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable reference is found in the Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem composed in the 12th century, which mentions a warrior named Parhar who fought bravely in battles against invading armies.

During the medieval period, the Parhar surname was particularly prevalent in the areas of present-day Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. It is believed that some Parhar families may have migrated to other parts of the Indian subcontinent, as well as to other regions of the world, over the centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Parhar was Rai Parhar, a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the 13th century. He was known for his generosity and patronage of the arts and literature.

Another notable bearer of the name was Bhai Parhar, a 16th-century Sikh warrior and follower of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru. Bhai Parhar played a significant role in defending the Sikh community during times of persecution.

In the 17th century, Raja Parhar Singh was a prominent ruler of a princely state in the region of Rajasthan. He was renowned for his military prowess and his efforts to protect his subjects from invading forces.

In more recent times, Sardar Parduman Singh Parhar (1919-2005) was a distinguished Sikh leader and politician in India. He served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, and was actively involved in promoting the interests of the Sikh community.

The surname Parhar has also been found in various spellings, such as Parhar, Parhaar, and Parher, reflecting the linguistic and regional variations that have occurred over time. While the name has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parhar

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

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

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