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

Piracha, 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 Piracha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piracha in America

Piracha is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piracha surname appeared 204 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 Piracha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piracha 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 Piracha

The surname Piracha is of Pakistani origin, originating in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Persian word "pir," meaning a spiritual guide or holy man, and "acha," meaning good or noble. The earliest recorded usage of this surname dates back to the 16th century during the Mughal Empire era.

The Piracha family is believed to have roots in the city of Sialkot, located in the northeastern part of Punjab, Pakistan. Historical accounts suggest that the ancestors of the Piracha clan were influential spiritual leaders and scholars who held significant positions in the Mughal courts and religious institutions.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Piracha surname can be found in the writings of the famous Sufi poet and scholar, Shah Hussain, who lived in the 16th century. In his poetry, he makes references to a certain Pir Piracha, who was a revered spiritual guide in the region.

During the 17th century, the Piracha family gained prominence and wealth, with several members holding important administrative and military positions under the Mughal rulers. Notable figures from this era include Mir Piracha, a highly respected military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, and Pir Piracha Qadri, a renowned Sufi saint and scholar.

In the 18th century, the Piracha clan continued to maintain their influential status, particularly in the regions of Sialkot and Gujranwala. One prominent figure from this period was Pir Piracha Khan, who played a crucial role in the resistance against the Afghan Durrani Empire's invasion of Punjab in the mid-18th century.

As the British East India Company established its rule in the Indian subcontinent, the Piracha family maintained their standing as influential landowners and community leaders. In the 19th century, Nawab Piracha Khan, a wealthy landlord and philanthropist, was known for his contributions to the development of educational institutions and public welfare initiatives in the region.

In more recent times, several notable individuals with the Piracha surname have made their mark in various fields. Zahoor Piracha, a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1960s and 1970s, was a prominent figure in the cricketing world. Syed Sadrud-Din Piracha, a former Chief Justice of Pakistan, served on the country's Supreme Court from 1984 to 1989.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piracha

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

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

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