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

Premji, 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 Premji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Premji in America

Premji is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Premji surname appeared 113 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 Premji.

The history of the last name Premji

The surname Premji is of Indian origin, specifically from the western state of Gujarat. It can be traced back to the 14th century and is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Prem", meaning love or affection.

The name is thought to have originated as a descriptive surname, likely given to someone who exhibited qualities of love, kindness, or compassion. In some cases, it may have also been a title or honorific bestowed upon individuals who were known for their philanthropic or charitable works.

Historical records from Gujarat indicate that the Premji surname was particularly prevalent among the Bhatia and Lohana communities, which were involved in trading and mercantile activities. The earliest known reference to the name appears in a 14th-century manuscript detailing local trade records.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Premji was Premji Sheth, a prominent merchant and philanthropist from the city of Surat in the late 15th century. He is known to have established several educational institutions and charitable trusts in the region.

In the 17th century, Premji Kalidas was a renowned scholar and poet from the town of Junagadh, who authored several works in Gujarati and Sanskrit literature. His contributions to the literary and cultural heritage of Gujarat are widely recognized.

Another notable figure was Premji Thackersey, a successful trader and businessman from Mumbai (then known as Bombay) in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the development of the city's textile industry and was known for his philanthropic endeavors.

In more recent history, Azim Premji, born in 1945, is one of the most famous individuals with the surname Premji. He is the founder of Wipro Limited, a leading Indian multinational corporation, and is widely regarded as one of India's most successful and influential business leaders.

Lastly, Kavita Premji, born in 1972, is a renowned classical Indian dancer and choreographer, known for her contributions to the revival and promotion of the Kathak dance form. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her artistic achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Premji

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

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

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