Explore the Family Name Prajapati
The meaning of Prajapati
Indian (Gujarat): from Sanskrit prajāpati ‘progenitor’ or ‘lord of creatures’, an epithet of several Hindu gods, including Vishnu.
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How common is the last name Prajapati in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prajapati experienced a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,869th, but by 2010, it had climbed to 24,352nd, a leap of over 51 percent. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw a remarkable uptick, with an increase from 395 in 2000 to 1,029 in 2010, representing a 160.51 percent increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.15 to 0.35 during this period, marking a growth rate of 133.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #24,352 | 51.17% |
| Count | 395 | 1,029 | 160.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.35 | 133.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prajapati
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Prajapati identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 89.11 percent of individuals with this surname identified under this category, and this percentage increased to 96.99 in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities made up 8.35 percent of the Prajapatis in 2000, but this decreased dramatically to 1.17 percent by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those who identified as White and Hispanic witnessed minor changes, with a small increase in White (from 0 to 0.97 percent) and a decrease in Hispanic (from 1.27 to 0.49 percent).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.11% | 96.99% | 8.84% |
| Two or More Races | 8.35% | 1.17% | -85.99% |
| White | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 0.49% | -61.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |