2000
#65,133
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 285
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Rare Last name
Chaturvedi
Derived from Sanskrit, a surname denoting one with mastery over the four Vedas.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,236 Americans carry the last name Chaturvedi. That puts it at #24,212 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.36 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 277,309 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chaturvedi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Chaturvedi with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
1.2K
1 in 277,309
Census rank
#24,212
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,078 bearers of the surname Chaturvedi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.36 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 24212th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chaturvedi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chaturvedi
The surname Chaturvedi is of Indian origin and can be traced back to the ancient Hindu scriptures. The word 'Chaturvedi' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'chatur' meaning 'four' and 'veda' meaning 'knowledge' or 'scripture'. This surname was traditionally associated with Brahmin families who were well-versed in the four Vedas – Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda.
The Chaturvedi surname has its roots in the northern and central parts of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar. Some of the earliest references to this surname can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Chaturvedi surname was Madhavacharya, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 14th century AD. He was a prominent figure in the Dvaita Vedanta school of philosophy and authored several works, including the Sarva-Darsana-Sangraha.
Another notable Chaturvedi was Lakhsmi Chand Chaturvedi, a Sanskrit scholar and author who lived in the 18th century. He wrote several works on Hindu philosophy and literature, including the Bhashya-Pradipa, a commentary on the Vedanta Sutras.
In the 19th century, Mahavir Prasad Chaturvedi was a prominent Indian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the Hindi literary movement. His works, such as the Bharatendu Granthamala, played a pivotal role in the revival of Hindi literature.
The surname Chaturvedi has also been associated with several Indian freedom fighters and political leaders. One such figure was Govind Vallabh Pant Chaturvedi, a prominent Indian nationalist and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1937 to 1939.
Another famous Chaturvedi was Jaidayal Chaturvedi, a renowned Indian botanist and horticulturist who lived in the 20th century. He made significant contributions to the field of plant breeding and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
While the Chaturvedi surname is deeply rooted in Indian history and culture, it has also gained global recognition due to the achievements of individuals bearing this name in various fields, including academia, literature, politics, and science.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chaturvedi
Among Census respondents with the surname Chaturvedi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Chaturvedi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chaturvedi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander94.0% · 1,013
- White3.6% · 39
- Two or more races1.5% · 16
- Hispanic or Latino0.6% · 6
- Black or African American0.3% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chaturvedi
Chaturvedi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#40,672
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 537
+252 bearers (+88.4%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Up 24,461 places
2020
#24,212
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,078
+541 bearers (+100.7%)
Per 100,000 0.36
Rank movement Up 16,460 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #65,133 | 285 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #40,672 | 537 | 0.18 | +252 bearers (+88.4%) | Up 24,461 places |
| 2020 | #24,212 | 1,078 | 0.36 | +541 bearers (+100.7%) | Up 16,460 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chaturvedi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,672 | #24,212 | 40.5% |
| Count | 537 | 1,078 | 100.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.36 | 100.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chaturvedi bearers went from 537 to 1,078 (+100.7% change). The surname moved up 16,460 positions in the national ranking, going from #40,672 to #24,212.
FAQ
Chaturvedi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chaturvedi?
Name Census estimates that about 1,236 living Americans carry the surname Chaturvedi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 277,309 residents.
How common is Chaturvedi?
Chaturvedi ranks #24,212 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.36 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,078 people with the surname Chaturvedi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,236), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.36 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.36 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chaturvedi.
Has Chaturvedi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chaturvedi went from 537 recorded bearers to 1,078. That is an increase of 541 (+100.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #40,672 to #24,212.
What does the Census say about the background of Chaturvedi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chaturvedi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chaturvedi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (1,013 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chaturvedi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (94.0%), White (3.6%), Two or More Races (1.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chaturvedi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chaturvedi mean?
Derived from Sanskrit, a surname denoting one with mastery over the four Vedas. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chaturvedi (0.36 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Chaturvedi?
Want to know how many people have the last name Chaturvedi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.