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

Parikh, 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 Parikh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parikh in America

Parikh is the 4724th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parikh surname appeared 7,506 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Parikh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parikh 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 Parikh

The surname "PARIKH" has its roots in India, specifically in the state of Gujarat. It traces its origins back to the 10th century CE and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Parik" or "Paryik," which means "learned," "wise," or "scholar." The name was initially used to denote members of the Brahmin caste who were renowned for their knowledge and expertise in various fields, particularly religion and philosophy.

In ancient India, the Parikh surname was closely associated with the Nagar Brahmins, a community of scholars and intellectuals who played a significant role in preserving and disseminating Hindu religious scriptures and traditions. They were often employed as priests, teachers, and advisors to rulers and nobility.

The earliest recorded instances of the Parikh surname can be found in medieval Indian texts and inscriptions from the 11th and 12th centuries. One notable mention is in the Chaulukya era inscriptions from the city of Patan, where several individuals with the Parikh surname are listed as scribes, scholars, and advisors to the ruling dynasty.

One of the most famous historical figures bearing the Parikh surname was Hemachandra Suri (1088-1172), a renowned Jain scholar, poet, and grammarian. He authored several influential works, including the Siddhahemashabdanushasana, a comprehensive grammar of the Sanskrit language.

Another prominent Parikh was Vishvanath Narayan Parikh (1861-1923), a social reformer and pioneer in the field of education in Gujarat. He established several schools and colleges, including the Samaldas College in Bhavnagar, and played a pivotal role in promoting women's education.

In the literary realm, Govardhanram Tripathi Parikh (1832-1885) was a celebrated Gujarati poet and writer. He is best known for his epic poem "Narmakavita," which chronicles the life of Lord Krishna.

Chandulal Parikh (1888-1958) was a prominent freedom fighter and participated in the Indian independence movement alongside Mahatma Gandhi. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution.

Lastly, Natwarlal Parikh (1932-2001) was a distinguished Indian architect and urban planner. He designed several iconic buildings in India, including the Akshardham Temple Complex in New Delhi and the Bhadra Fort Palace in Ahmedabad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parikh

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

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

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