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

Tripathy, 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 Tripathy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tripathy in America

Tripathy is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tripathy surname appeared 341 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 Tripathy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tripathy 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 Tripathy

The surname "Tripathy" originated in the Indian state of Odisha, formerly known as Orissa. It traces its roots back to the ancient Sanskrit language, with "tri" meaning three and "patha" meaning path or way. This name is believed to have first emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th century CE.

The name "Tripathy" is closely associated with the Brahmin community of Odisha, particularly the Vaidik Brahmin sect. It is believed that the ancestors of those bearing this surname were scholars or practitioners of the three Vedas – Rig, Yajur, and Sama. The name may have been a title bestowed upon them in recognition of their mastery of the sacred Hindu scriptures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Tripathy" can be found in the Madala Panji, a chronicle of the Gajapati rulers of Odisha, dating back to the 15th century CE. This text mentions several individuals with the surname, indicating their influential roles in the royal court and as advisors to the kings.

Prominent figures in history who bore the surname "Tripathy" include Pandit Nilambara Tripathy (1823-1891), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author of the acclaimed work "Dasa Rupaka." Another notable individual was Radhanath Tripathy (1865-1948), a freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

In the realm of literature, Sachidananda Tripathy (1914-1992) was a celebrated Odia poet and writer, known for his contributions to modern Odia poetry. His works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and human emotions.

The name "Tripathy" has also been associated with influential figures in the field of education. One such example is Priyatosh Tripathy (1944-2022), a renowned educationist and former vice-chancellor of several universities in Odisha.

Throughout its history, the surname "Tripathy" has maintained its roots in the state of Odisha, where it continues to be a prominent name among the Brahmin community. While variations in spelling may exist, the essence of the name remains deeply rooted in the ancient Sanskrit language and the scholarly traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tripathy

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

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

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