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

Pipal, 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 Pipal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pipal in America

Pipal is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pipal surname appeared 200 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 Pipal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pipal 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 Pipal

The surname PIPAL originates from India, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "pippala," meaning the sacred fig tree or the Bodhi tree, which holds significant importance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

The PIPAL surname is commonly found among Hindu communities, particularly in the northern and central regions of India, such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. It is believed that the name was initially used as a title or honorific for individuals who lived near or had close associations with the sacred fig tree.

Historical records suggest that the PIPAL surname appeared in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, including the Puranas and the Upanishads, where the Bodhi tree was revered as a symbol of enlightenment and spiritual growth.

One of the earliest known individuals with the PIPAL surname was Pandit Shri Ram Pipal, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He authored several treatises on Vedic philosophy and was highly respected for his knowledge and wisdom.

Another notable figure was Raja Ram Pipal, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Rajasthan, who lived in the 18th century. He is credited with establishing several educational institutions and funding the construction of temples and public infrastructure in his region.

In the 19th century, Hari Pipal, a prominent freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh, played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was arrested and imprisoned for his involvement in the non-violent protests led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Radheshyam Pipal, a reformist and social activist from Madhya Pradesh, worked tirelessly to promote education and uplift the underprivileged sections of society. He founded several schools and established a network of libraries in rural areas.

In the 20th century, Dr. Vijay Pipal, a renowned botanist and environmentalist from Rajasthan, made significant contributions to the study and conservation of the sacred fig tree and other endangered plant species in India.

The PIPAL surname continues to be widely used among Hindu communities in India, and its association with the sacred fig tree remains deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual traditions of the subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pipal

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

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

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