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

Achee, 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 Achee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achee in America

Achee is the 39960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achee surname appeared 549 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 Achee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Achee 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 Achee

The surname ACHEE is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of present-day Pakistan and northern India. It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that the name ACHEE is derived from the Sanskrit word "achara," which means "conduct" or "behavior." This could indicate that the name was initially given to individuals known for their exemplary conduct or adherence to certain moral principles.

Another potential origin traces the name back to the Persian word "acheh," which means "a small village" or "settlement." This association may suggest that the name was originally used to identify individuals or families from a particular village or locality in the region.

In historical records, the earliest known reference to the surname ACHEE can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian language book written by Abu'l-Fazl, the vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar. The book mentions an individual named Achee Khan, who was a prominent military commander during Akbar's reign.

During the Mughal period, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, several individuals bearing the surname ACHEE held influential positions in various imperial courts. Notable examples include Mirza Achee Beg, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century, and Begum Achee Khatun, a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

As the Mughal Empire expanded its influence across the Indian subcontinent, the surname ACHEE likely spread to different regions and underwent various spelling variations. In some areas, it may have been recorded as Achey, Achy, or Achhi.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname ACHEE outside of the Mughal realm was Sher Achee, a military leader who served under the Afghan ruler Ahmed Shah Durrani in the 18th century. Sher Achee played a significant role in the conquest of territories in present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Another notable figure bearing the surname ACHEE was Inayat Achee, a renowned Sufi mystic and musician who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Baroda, India, Inayat Achee traveled extensively, spreading the teachings of Sufism and promoting the integration of Eastern and Western spiritual traditions.

During the British colonial period in India, the surname ACHEE was also found among various communities and regions, including present-day Pakistan, northern India, and Bangladesh. Some individuals with this name held positions of influence in local administrative structures or participated in cultural and intellectual pursuits.

While the surname ACHEE 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 rich history and potential connections to ancient Sanskrit and Persian words continue to intrigue scholars and researchers interested in the study of names and their origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achee

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

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

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