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

Pisha, 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 Pisha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pisha in America

Pisha is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pisha surname appeared 188 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 Pisha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pisha 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 Pisha

The surname PISHA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Sanskrit word "pisha," which means "crusher" or "grinder." This suggests that the name may have been associated with professions involving grinding or crushing, such as millers or spice merchants.

In the early days, the name was predominantly found in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Historical records indicate that the PISHA surname appeared in various administrative documents and land registration records during the Mughal era.

One of the earliest known references to the PISHA name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a certain "Pisha Ram" as a landowner in the region of Awadh (modern-day Uttar Pradesh).

As the centuries passed, the PISHA surname spread across different parts of India, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in various fields. One such individual was Pisha Nath Kunzru (1892-1978), a prominent Indian lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the country's independence movement.

Another noteworthy figure was Pisha Virendra Dev Dixit (1899-1982), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author who contributed immensely to the preservation and promotion of ancient Indian literature. His works, such as the "Dixit Treatise on Vedic Interpretation," are widely acclaimed and studied to this day.

In the realm of arts and culture, Pisha Rajesh Kumar (1946-2017) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and composer. He was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.

Moving further back in history, the PISHA surname can be traced to the 18th century, where records mention a certain Pisha Govind Singh as a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the city of Varanasi. His contributions to the local community and support for educational institutions have been well-documented.

It is worth noting that the PISHA surname has also been associated with various place names and localities across India. For instance, the village of Pisha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh is believed to have been named after a prominent PISHA family that resided there during the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pisha

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

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

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