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

Sran, 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 Sran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sran in America

Sran is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sran surname appeared 279 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 Sran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sran 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 Sran

The surname SRAN is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in ancient India.

One theory suggests that SRAN is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shrana," which means "refuge" or "shelter." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals who provided sanctuary or protection to others. Another possible origin is the Sanskrit word "Shri," which is a term of respect and honor, implying that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals of high social standing or accomplishment.

Historical records from the medieval period mention individuals bearing the surname SRAN in various regions of northern India. One notable reference is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. In this text, there are mentions of individuals with the surname SRAN holding positions of authority in the imperial administration.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname SRAN dates back to the 12th century. In a manuscript detailing the exploits of the warrior-poet Prithviraj Chauhan, there is a reference to a noble named Shran Singh, who served as a trusted advisor to the king. This suggests that the surname SRAN may have been associated with individuals of noble lineage and military prowess during that era.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname SRAN. One such figure is Bhai Mani Singh (1644-1737), a revered Sikh scholar and warrior who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting the Sikh scriptures. Another notable SRAN was Rani Raj Kaur (1835-1863), a prominent ruler of the princely state of Jind in present-day Haryana, India. She was known for her administrative reforms and patronage of the arts.

In the field of literature, Amrita Pritam (1919-2005), a renowned Punjabi writer and poet, was born with the surname SRAN before adopting her pen name. Her works explored themes of love, loss, and the trauma of Partition, earning her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Jnanpith Award.

Other notable individuals with the surname SRAN include Gurbachan Singh Sran (1907-1994), a prominent Indian field hockey player who represented India at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and Dharmendra Singh Sran (born 1993), a current Indian cricketer who plays for the national team in various formats.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sran

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

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

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