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

Tripathi, 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 Tripathi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tripathi in America

Tripathi is the 19341st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tripathi surname appeared 1,399 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 Tripathi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tripathi 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 Tripathi

The surname Tripathi has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'tri-patha,' meaning 'three paths' or 'three roads.' This name was likely given to individuals who lived near a place where three roads converged or to those who were travelers or merchants traversing various routes.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tripathi name can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas. These references suggest that the name was prevalent among the Brahmin community, who were considered the highest caste in the traditional Hindu social hierarchy.

One of the earliest known Tripathis was Maharishi Vashishtha, a renowned sage and guru who lived during the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE. He is mentioned in several Hindu texts, including the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, as a prominent figure in the ancient Indian spiritual and philosophical traditions.

During the medieval period, the Tripathi name gained prominence in various regions of India, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. Several notable individuals with this surname left their mark on history.

Vishwanath Tripathi (1637-1719), also known as Pandit Vishwanath, was a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar from Varanasi. He authored several influential works on Vedanta philosophy and is revered for his commentaries on ancient Hindu scriptures.

Govind Tripathi (1779-1858) was a prominent Bengali scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature. He is best known for his works on grammar, poetry, and translations of ancient Hindu texts.

Radha Govind Tripathi (1885-1956), a freedom fighter and social reformer from Uttar Pradesh, played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. He advocated for the rights of the underprivileged and worked towards improving the education system in rural areas.

Ram Naresh Tripathi (1916-1998), a renowned Indian historian and archaeologist, made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture. He authored several books and papers on subjects such as the Indus Valley Civilization and the history of Uttar Pradesh.

Govind Narain Tripathi (1927-2016) was a distinguished Indian diplomat and served as the Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) from 1992 to 1993. He played a crucial role in fostering regional cooperation and promoting peace in South Asia.

The Tripathi surname has a long and rich history, deeply rooted in the cultural and intellectual traditions of the Indian subcontinent. While its origins can be traced back to ancient times, the name continues to be prevalent across various regions of India and among the global Indian diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tripathi

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

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

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