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

Pujari, 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 Pujari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pujari in America

Pujari is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pujari surname appeared 155 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 Pujari.

The history of the last name Pujari

The surname PUJARI originated in India, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "pujari," which means "priest" or "worshipper." The name was primarily associated with individuals who performed religious rituals and ceremonies in Hindu temples.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a significant part of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the PUJARI surname is found in various records and documents. Some of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the chronicles and manuscripts from that era, reflecting the role of PUJARI families in religious and cultural spheres.

One notable figure bearing the PUJARI surname was Shri Ramachandra Pujari, a revered scholar and spiritual leader who lived in the 17th century. His teachings and writings on Hindu philosophy and scriptures had a profound impact on the religious landscape of that time.

In the 18th century, a PUJARI family played a significant role in the construction and maintenance of the renowned Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. The family's dedication to preserving the temple's traditions and rituals earned them recognition and respect.

The PUJARI surname also found its way into the historical records of the Maratha Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent in the 17th and 18th centuries. Govind Pujari, a skilled administrator and diplomat, was instrumental in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the Maratha Empire and neighboring kingdoms.

Another prominent figure with the PUJARI surname was Pandit Vishwanath Pujari, a renowned astrologer and mathematician who lived in the 19th century. His contributions to the field of astrology and his insightful predictions earned him widespread acclaim and recognition across the Indian subcontinent.

As the PUJARI surname spread across different regions of India, it adopted various spellings and variations, such as Pujari, Poojari, and Pujary. These variations often reflected regional linguistic and cultural influences, but the core meaning of the surname remained rooted in its association with priestly and religious roles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pujari

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

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

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