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

Chaurasia, 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 Chaurasia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaurasia in America

Chaurasia is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaurasia surname appeared 107 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 Chaurasia.

The history of the last name Chaurasia

The surname Chaurasia is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern part of the country. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century during the Mughal era. The name is derived from the Hindi word 'Chaurasiya,' which means 'one who belongs to the 84th village.'

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the region of Uttar Pradesh, where it is believed to have originated. One of the earliest known references is in a manuscript dated 1587, which mentions a family with the surname Chaurasia residing in the village of Banaras (now known as Varanasi).

During the 17th century, the name gained prominence as members of the Chaurasia family held influential positions in the courts of the Mughal rulers. Notably, Pandit Shri Ram Chaurasia was a renowned scholar and poet who served as a courtier under the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan (1592-1666).

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various land records and administrative documents from the region of Awadh (present-day Uttar Pradesh and parts of Uttarakhand). This suggests that the Chaurasia family had established itself as landowners and administrators during this period.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Chaurasia was Pandit Ravi Shankar Chaurasia (1920-2012), a legendary Indian classical musician who popularized the bamboo flute (bansuri) on the global stage. He was a recipient of numerous honors, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

Another notable figure was Shri Govind Chaurasia (1894-1981), a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in India's independence movement against British rule. He was actively involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

In the field of literature, Vikas Chaurasia (1938-2016) was a celebrated Hindi novelist and playwright. His works, such as 'Aanchal' and 'Dharati Dharati,' explored themes of rural life and social issues. He was honored with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1989.

In the realm of sports, Dinesh Chaurasia (born 1962) was a renowned Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Bihar and represented the Indian national team in the 1980s. He is remembered for his outstanding batting performances and his contribution to the sport.

Lastly, Raj Chaurasia (1941-2018) was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly and held various ministerial positions during his political career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaurasia

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

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 Chaurasia 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.

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

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