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

Saran, 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 Saran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saran in America

Saran is the 36099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saran surname appeared 621 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 Saran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saran 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 Saran

The surname "SARAN" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sara," which means essence or quintessence, indicating a person of substance or significance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 14th century, when a scholar named Saran Das, born in 1320, authored several influential works on Hindu philosophy and spiritual practices. His writings were widely circulated and referenced by subsequent scholars, contributing to the spread of the name within scholarly circles.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Saran Singh, a renowned warrior and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in the imperial court, and his name was documented in several historical accounts of the period.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Saran Chand rose to prominence as a wealthy merchant and philanthropist. He established several educational institutions and charitable organizations, leaving a lasting legacy in the region where he resided.

During the British colonial era, the name gained further recognition when Saran Dass, born in 1825, became a prominent advocate for social reforms and the abolition of certain regressive practices. His writings and activism played a significant role in shaping public discourse and influencing policy decisions.

One of the most renowned individuals with the surname "SARAN" was Saran Nath Thapar, a pioneering industrialist and founder of the Thapar Group, one of India's leading business conglomerates. Born in 1888, his entrepreneurial spirit and visionary leadership contributed greatly to the country's economic development in the post-independence era.

While the surname "SARAN" has roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and cultural associations remain deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, where it continues to be a respected and distinguished surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saran

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

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

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