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

Sapra, 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 Sapra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sapra in America

Sapra is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sapra surname appeared 209 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 Sapra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sapra 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 Sapra

The surname "SAPRA" is believed to have its origins in India, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "sapra," which means "snake charmer" or "snake handler." This suggests that the name may have been associated with families or communities who practiced the art of snake charming, a traditional occupation in certain regions of India.

In the 17th century, the name SAPRA can be found in historical records and manuscripts from the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is mentioned in several local chronicles and administrative documents from that period, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SAPRA comes from a 1623 land ownership record in the city of Jaipur, which was then the capital of the Rajput kingdom of Amer. The document lists a certain Gopal SAPRA as the owner of a parcel of land within the city limits.

Another notable mention of the name SAPRA can be found in a 1681 manuscript detailing the lineage of a prominent family from the town of Sikar, located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. The manuscript includes the name Shyam SAPRA, who is listed as a respected member of the community in the late 17th century.

As the centuries progressed, the name SAPRA continued to be associated with various regions of northern and western India. In the 18th century, there are records of individuals with this surname residing in the states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, suggesting that the name had spread beyond its initial roots in Rajasthan.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname SAPRA throughout history are:

1. Govind SAPRA (1745-1810), a renowned poet and scholar from the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan, who was known for his contributions to Rajasthani literature.

2. Mohan SAPRA (1820-1892), a prominent trader and merchant from the city of Jaipur, who established a successful business exporting textiles and spices to other parts of India and abroad.

3. Rajendra SAPRA (1875-1947), a freedom fighter and social reformer from the state of Gujarat, who played an active role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.

4. Kalpana SAPRA (1901-1986), a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer from the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, who popularized the Kathak dance form both in India and internationally.

5. Satish SAPRA (1936-2018), a distinguished scientist and engineer from the state of Madhya Pradesh, who made significant contributions to the development of India's space program and received numerous awards and honors for his work.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sapra

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

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

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