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

Pasricha, 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 Pasricha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pasricha in America

Pasricha is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pasricha surname appeared 154 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 Pasricha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pasricha 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 Pasricha

The surname Pasricha has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region of northern India and eastern Pakistan. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "prasriti," which means "to spread" or "to extend." The name likely originated during the medieval period, around the 8th to 12th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pasricha can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a village called "Pasrich" in the Sialkot district of present-day Pakistan, which may have been the ancestral home of the Pasricha family.

During the Mughal era, the Pasrichas were a prominent landowning family in the Punjab region. Historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries mention several individuals with this surname who held positions of importance in the Mughal administration or served as local chieftains.

A notable figure in the history of the Pasricha name is Raja Rattan Chand Pasricha (1693-1765), who was a powerful landlord and ruler in the Jalandhar region of Punjab. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of the Sikh misls (confederacies).

Another prominent Pasricha was Diwan Bakshi Ram Pasricha (1814-1892), who was a prominent administrator and judge in the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire. He served as the Governor of Multan and played a crucial role in the administration of the Punjab during the turbulent period of the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh Pasricha (1912-1989) was a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Punjabi language and literature. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Punjabi University and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his academic achievements.

Satpal Pasricha (1944-2023) was a prominent Indian actor and comedian who gained popularity for his roles in Punjabi films and television shows. He was known for his witty performances and was regarded as one of the most beloved comedians in the Punjabi entertainment industry.

Lastly, Harish Chandra Pasricha (1924-2012) was a distinguished Indian diplomat who served as the Ambassador of India to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union. He played a crucial role in strengthening India's diplomatic ties during the Cold War era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pasricha

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

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

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