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

Awasthi, 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 Awasthi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Awasthi in America

Awasthi is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Awasthi surname appeared 378 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 Awasthi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Awasthi 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 Awasthi

The surname "AWASTHI" has its origins in India, specifically in the northern region of Uttar Pradesh. The name traces its roots back to ancient times, as early as the 6th century BCE.

The name "AWASTHI" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Avasthi," which means "resident" or "native." It was initially used to identify individuals who belonged to a particular region or settlement. Over time, it evolved into a surname, indicating one's place of origin or ancestry.

Historical references to the name "AWASTHI" can be found in various ancient texts and manuscripts, including the Puranas and the Vedas. These ancient Hindu scriptures mention individuals bearing this surname, suggesting its long-standing presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "AWASTHI" is found in the Khajuraho inscriptions, dating back to the 10th century CE. These intricate carvings and inscriptions on the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh mention several individuals with the surname "AWASTHI," indicating their association with the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "AWASTHI." One prominent figure was Pandit Shri Ram Sharma Awasthi (1925-2003), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of ancient Sanskrit literature.

Another distinguished individual was Naresh Awasthi (1933-2018), a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, India's highest honor in the field of performing arts.

In the literary world, Shiv Prasad Awasthi (1930-2015) was a celebrated Hindi writer and playwright, known for his thought-provoking works that explored social and political themes.

The name "AWASTHI" has also been associated with various place names and older spellings of place names within Uttar Pradesh and neighboring regions. For instance, the town of Awasthi Pura, located in the Agra district, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself.

Additionally, the village of Avasthipur in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh is another example of a place name linked to the surname, highlighting the historical presence of individuals bearing the name "AWASTHI" in these areas.

It is worth noting that while the surname "AWASTHI" originated in the northern region of India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, as individuals migrated and settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Awasthi

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

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

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