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

Pruthi, 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 Pruthi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pruthi in America

Pruthi is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pruthi surname appeared 136 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 Pruthi.

The history of the last name Pruthi

The surname Pruthi is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "pruthvi," which means "earth" or "land."

The name Pruthi is predominantly found among Hindu communities, particularly those belonging to the Bania and Khatri castes. These were traditionally mercantile and trading communities, suggesting that the Pruthi name may have been associated with landowners or those involved in agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pruthi surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in historical records and manuscripts from the Mughal Empire. During this period, the Mughals ruled over a vast swath of the Indian subcontinent, and many individuals with the Pruthi surname held positions of influence within the imperial administration.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Rai Pruthi Chand served as the governor of Lahore, which was then part of the Mughal Empire. His name is mentioned in several contemporary accounts and chronicles, attesting to the historical presence of the Pruthi surname.

In the early 20th century, a notable individual named Bhai Parmanand Pruthi (1878-1945) gained recognition as a prominent scholar, writer, and social reformer. He wrote extensively on Hinduism, Sikhism, and various philosophical and spiritual topics, leaving a lasting impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable figure was Raj Pruthi (1906-1987), a renowned Indian civil servant and diplomat. He served as the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1960 to 1964 and played a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In more recent times, Ranjan Pruthi (1944-2019) made significant contributions to the field of environmental science. He was a renowned ecologist and served as the founder and director of the Center for Environmental Education in India, promoting environmental awareness and education across the country.

Throughout history, the Pruthi surname has been associated with various regions and place names within the Indian subcontinent. Some examples include Pruthi Khera, a village in Haryana, India, and Pruthi Nagar, a locality in Ludhiana, Punjab.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pruthi

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

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

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