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

Parsa, 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 Parsa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parsa in America

Parsa is the 37792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parsa surname appeared 588 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 Parsa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parsa 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 Parsa

The surname PARSA has its origins in India, tracing back to the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Parshva," which means "side" or "flank." The name was initially used to denote people living in the Parsa region of northern India, which is now part of modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states.

One of the earliest known references to the name PARSA is found in the ancient Indian text, the Puranas, which mentions a place called "Parsa-desh" (the land of the PARSA people). This region was known for its fertile lands and prosperous trade routes, attracting settlers and merchants from various parts of the subcontinent.

In the 12th century, the name PARSA gained prominence during the reign of the Chauhan dynasty in the Rajput kingdom of Ajmer (present-day Rajasthan). Several inscriptions and manuscripts from this period mention individuals with the surname PARSA, indicating their influential roles in the court and administrative affairs.

One notable figure was Prithviraj Chauhan (1166-1192), a legendary ruler of the Chauhan dynasty, who had a trusted advisor and military commander named Kanha PARSA. Kanha PARSA played a crucial role in the defense of the kingdom against invading forces from the north.

During the Mughal era (16th-18th centuries), the name PARSA continued to be prominent, particularly in the regions of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Several historical records mention individuals with the surname PARSA serving as administrators, scholars, and poets in the Mughal courts.

In the 18th century, a renowned poet and scholar, Mirza Asadullah Khan PARSA (1718-1798), gained recognition for his literary works in Persian and Urdu. He was patronized by the Nawabs of Awadh (present-day Lucknow) and is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of Urdu literature.

Another notable figure was Raja Shiv PARSA (1818-1892), a prominent landlord and philanthropist from the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh. He was instrumental in the construction of several educational institutions, temples, and public works in the region, earning him a reputation as a benevolent ruler.

Over the centuries, the PARSA surname has spread across various parts of India, with significant populations found in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. While the name has evolved through different spellings and variations, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Parsa region and its association with influential individuals throughout Indian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parsa

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

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

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