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

Thap, 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 Thap surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thap in America

Thap is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thap surname appeared 122 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 Thap.

The history of the last name Thap

The surname THAP has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 15th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "thapak," which means "to strike" or "to clap." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with professions or roles related to percussion or rhythmic activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname THAP can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document mentions a family of musicians and performers with the surname THAP, who were employed in the imperial court.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the THAP surname appeared in various historical records and chronicles, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Delhi. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Bhai Tiloka THAP (1628–1675), a revered Sikh scholar and poet whose works are still studied and recited today.

In the 19th century, the THAP surname gained prominence in the region of Rajasthan, where several families with this name held positions of influence and authority. One such individual was Thakur Jagat Singh THAP (1832–1911), a renowned military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in defending the princely state of Jaipur during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Another figure of historical significance was Pandit Narain THAP (1857–1929), a pioneering educator and social reformer from Punjab. He established several educational institutions and was instrumental in promoting literacy and women's education in the region.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in the Indian subcontinent, the THAP surname also found its way into official records and documents. For instance, the "Indian Army List" of the late 19th century mentions several officers and soldiers with the surname THAP, indicating their service in the British Indian Army.

In more recent times, the THAP surname has been associated with notable figures such as Satish THAP (1920–1995), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works are displayed in prominent museums and galleries across India and abroad.

While the surname THAP has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and cultural connections remain deeply rooted in the region of its origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thap

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

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

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