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

Pratap, 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 Pratap surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pratap in America

Pratap is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pratap surname appeared 325 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 Pratap.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pratap 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 Pratap

The surname Pratap has its origins in India, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "prataap," which means "valor" or "glory." The name is closely associated with the Rajput warrior clans of northern India, who were renowned for their bravery and military prowess.

One of the earliest and most notable figures bearing the name Pratap was Maharana Pratap Singh I, the ruler of the Mewar kingdom in present-day Rajasthan. He was born in 1540 and is celebrated for his defiant resistance against the Mughal Empire, particularly in the famous Battle of Haldighati in 1576.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Maharana Pratap Singh II, who ruled the Mewar kingdom from 1572 to 1597. He is remembered for his efforts in rebuilding the kingdom after the devastation caused by the Mughal invasions.

In the 17th century, the name Pratap appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the "Ain-i-Akbari," a detailed account of the Mughal administration under Emperor Akbar. This work mentions several individuals with the surname Pratap serving in various administrative and military roles.

During the 18th century, the name Pratap gained further prominence with the rise of the Maratha Empire in western and central India. Influential figures like Shahu Pratap Singh Bhonsle, the Chhatrapati (ruler) of the Maratha Empire from 1708 to 1749, bore the name.

In the 19th century, the name Pratap was closely associated with the Princely States of Rajputana (present-day Rajasthan). Prominent rulers such as Maharaja Pratap Singh of Idar (1838-1911) and Maharaja Pratap Singh of Alwar (1844-1857) carried the name during this period.

Throughout its history, the surname Pratap has been closely linked with warrior traditions and military valor, reflecting the legacy of the Rajput clans from which it originated. While the name has evolved over time, it continues to hold significance in various parts of India, particularly in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pratap

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

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

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