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

Senapati, 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 Senapati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senapati in America

Senapati is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senapati surname appeared 109 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 Senapati.

The history of the last name Senapati

The surname Senapati has its origins in India, specifically in the eastern states of Bihar and West Bengal. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'sena' meaning army or military, and 'pati' meaning leader or commander. Thus, Senapati translates to 'army chief' or 'military commander'.

In ancient India, the Senapati was a prominent military position, often second only to the king or ruler. It was a title bestowed upon skilled and respected warriors who led armies into battle. The Senapati surname likely emerged as a hereditary title passed down through generations of military families.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Senapati can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The text mentions a character named Senapati Drupada, who was the king of the Panchal kingdom and played a pivotal role in the epic's events.

During the medieval period, the Senapati surname was especially prevalent in the kingdoms of Bengal and Mithila. Several historical figures bear this name, such as Senapati Laxman Das, a military commander who served under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century.

Another notable Senapati was Binay Krishna Senapati, a 19th-century Oriya writer and social reformer who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Oriya literature. He was born in 1842 and passed away in 1918.

In the 20th century, Senapati Bapat was an Indian independence activist and a prominent figure in the Quit India Movement. He was born in 1900 and played a crucial role in the non-violent resistance against British rule.

Jogen Chowdhury Senapati, born in 1936, was a distinguished Indian politician and social worker from West Bengal. He served as a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and dedicated his life to various social causes.

Senapati Bapuji Salve, born in 1913, was a renowned Indian social reformer and activist who fought tirelessly for the rights of oppressed communities, particularly the Dalits. He played a pivotal role in the Dalit Buddhist movement and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized sections of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senapati

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

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

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