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

Tairi, 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 Tairi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tairi in America

Tairi is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tairi surname appeared 111 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 Tairi.

The history of the last name Tairi

The surname TAIRI has its origins in the Punjab region of northern India, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "tarai," which means "the lowlands" or "the plains." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name likely hailed from the fertile plains and river valleys of the Punjab.

In ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, variations of the name, such as "Tairi" and "Tairee," can be found, indicating its long-standing presence in the region. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a land grant document from the Mughal Empire, dated 1587, which refers to a village elder named Amar Singh Tairi.

The TAIRI name has been associated with several prominent figures throughout history. One notable bearer was Maharaja Ranjit Singh Tairi (1780-1839), a influential ruler of the Sikh Empire who unified the Punjab region under his reign. His military campaigns and governance left a lasting impact on the region's history.

Another notable TAIRI was Bhai Vir Singh (1872-1957), a renowned Sikh scholar, theologian, and writer who played a significant role in the revival of the Punjabi language and Sikh literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the realm of arts and culture, the TAIRI name is associated with Sardar Balwant Singh Tairi (1919-1988), a celebrated Punjabi writer and poet who contributed greatly to the literary landscape of the region.

The name TAIRI also has connections to the Sikh martial tradition, with Bhai Bagh Singh Tairi (1718-1768) being a renowned warrior and military commander who fought against the Mughal forces in the 18th century.

Another notable figure was Bhai Mani Singh Tairi (1644-1737), a Sikh scholar and calligraphist who is revered for his contributions to the preservation and transcription of the Sikh scriptures, particularly the Adi Granth.

While the TAIRI surname has its roots in the Punjab region of India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and ties to the region's rich cultural heritage remain deeply rooted in its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tairi

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

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

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