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

Puranik, 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 Puranik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puranik in America

Puranik is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puranik surname appeared 219 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 Puranik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puranik 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 Puranik

The surname Puranik has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Puranas," which refers to a genre of ancient Indian literature comprising narratives of mythological events and philosophical concepts. The name Puranik was traditionally associated with scholars, pundits, and storytellers who were well-versed in the Puranas.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Puranik can be traced back to the 12th century CE, during the reign of the Yadava dynasty in the Deccan plateau. It is believed that the Puraniks played a significant role in preserving and disseminating the Puranic lore through oral traditions and written manuscripts.

One of the notable figures in history bearing the surname Puranik was Govind Puranik (1530-1609), a renowned scholar and poet from Maharashtra. He authored several works in Marathi and Sanskrit, contributing to the literary and cultural heritage of the region.

Another prominent Puranik was Anant Puranik (1790-1865), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and linguist from Karnataka. He authored several treatises on grammar, philosophy, and astronomy, and was considered an authority on the Puranas during his time.

In the 19th century, Mahadev Puranik (1828-1902) was a respected scholar and educationist from Maharashtra. He played a pivotal role in establishing educational institutions and promoting the study of Sanskrit and ancient Indian literature.

Venkatesh Puranik (1880-1945), a renowned Kannada scholar and writer, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Karnataka. His works delved into the traditional wisdom and philosophical teachings found in the Puranas.

The surname Puranik has also been associated with various place names in India, such as Puranik Vada in Maharashtra and Puranik Shetty in Karnataka, reflecting the geographical spread of the community.

While the surname Puranik is predominantly found in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Karnataka, it has also gained recognition globally as individuals bearing this name have migrated to different parts of the world, carrying with them the rich cultural and literary heritage associated with the Puranas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puranik

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

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

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