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

Arjun, 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 Arjun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arjun in America

Arjun is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arjun surname appeared 197 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 Arjun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arjun 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 Arjun

The surname ARJUN is of Indian origin, specifically from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have emerged during the ancient Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Arjuna," which means "bright" or "shining."

ARJUN is closely associated with the epic poem, the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In the Mahabharata, Arjuna is the name of one of the central characters, a skilled warrior and the third of the five Pandava brothers. This connection to the revered epic text likely contributed to the popularity and spread of the name.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name ARJUN can be found in ancient Indian inscriptions and manuscripts dating back to the 4th century BCE. These inscriptions were often commissioned by rulers or wealthy individuals to commemorate significant events or to record donations to religious institutions.

The name ARJUN has been borne by several notable figures throughout history. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Arjun Dev (1639-1718), a Sikh Guru who played a pivotal role in the development of the Sikh religion and its teachings. He is revered as the fifth of the ten Sikh Gurus and is known for his contributions to the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.

Another prominent individual with the surname ARJUN was Arjun Singh (1918-2011), an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and later as the Minister of Human Resource Development in the Indian government. He was also a member of the Indian National Congress party and played a significant role in Indian politics during the latter half of the 20th century.

In more recent times, Arjun Atwal (born 1973) is a professional golfer from India who has won several tournaments on the PGA Tour and the European Tour. He was the first Indian-born player to win on the PGA Tour when he captured the EDS Byron Nelson Championship in 2010.

Arjun Kapoor (born 1985) is a popular Indian film actor who has appeared in numerous Bollywood productions. He made his acting debut in the 2012 film "Ishaqzaade" and has since starred in several successful movies, including "2 States," "Ki & Ka," and "Panipat."

Arjun Rampal (born 1972) is another well-known Indian actor who has worked in both Bollywood and Hollywood films. He is known for his roles in movies such as "Rock On!!," "Ra.One," and "D-Day," among others.

The surname ARJUN continues to be widely used in India, particularly among Hindus and Sikhs, and is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arjun

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

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

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