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

Prasai, 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 Prasai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prasai in America

Prasai is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prasai surname appeared 117 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 Prasai.

The history of the last name Prasai

The surname Prasai originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region now known as Nepal. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "prasa," which means "branch" or "shoot." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with trees or vegetation.

The earliest recorded instances of the Prasai surname can be traced back to the 14th century, during the reign of the Malla kings in Nepal. Several historical documents from that era mention individuals with the name Prasai, often in relation to land ownership or administrative roles.

One notable figure bearing the Prasai surname was Jagat Prasad Prasai, a Nepalese poet and writer who lived from 1856 to 1912. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Nepali literature and is renowned for his poetry collection, "Bhānu Prakāśha."

Another significant individual with the Prasai surname was Indra Bahadur Prasai, a Nepalese politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1953 to 1955. He played a crucial role in the country's transition from an autocratic monarchy to a constitutional democracy.

In the field of education, Dharma Bhakta Prasai (1916-1978) made significant contributions as a renowned educator and writer. He established several schools in Nepal and authored numerous textbooks and literary works.

The Prasai surname has also been associated with prominent figures in the arts and culture. Ratra Bahadur Prasai (1903-1968) was a celebrated Nepali artist and sculptor, known for his intricate wood carvings and traditional Nepali art forms.

While the Prasai surname originated in Nepal, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diasporas. However, the name remains deeply rooted in its Nepalese heritage and continues to be a prominent surname in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prasai

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

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 Prasai 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.

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

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