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

Chudasama, 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 Chudasama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chudasama in America

Chudasama is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chudasama surname appeared 295 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 Chudasama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chudasama 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 Chudasama

The surname Chudasama has its origins in the Indian state of Gujarat, in the western region of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "chudamani," which means "crest jewel" or "diadem," suggesting a connection to royalty or nobility.

Chudasama was initially the name of a lineage of Rajput warriors and rulers who established their reign in the area now known as the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. The Chudasama clan ruled over the territory for several centuries, and their name became associated with the region they governed. Historical records and inscriptions from the Chudasama dynasty can be found in various temples and monuments across Gujarat.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Chudasama name appears in the "Khuman Rasa," a collection of medieval folk ballads and stories from Gujarat. This literary work, composed in the 14th century, narrates the exploits and legends of the Chudasama rulers. Additionally, the name Chudasama is mentioned in the "Mirat-i-Ahmadi," a 16th-century historical text written by Ali Muhammad Khan, which chronicles the history of Gujarat during the reign of the Sultans.

Notable individuals bearing the Chudasama surname include Khengara Chudasama (born around 1200 CE), a renowned ruler who expanded the Chudasama kingdom and built several architectural marvels, including the Ghumli and Bhuchar Kothars (fortified structures) in Bhavnagar. Another prominent figure was Sejakji Chudasama (born around 1280 CE), a warrior and strategist who successfully defended the kingdom against invasions from neighboring rulers.

The Chudasama surname is also associated with the town of Sihor, which was once the capital of the Chudasama dynasty. The town's ancient name, "Chudamanapur," is derived from the Sanskrit term "chudamani," reflecting the connection between the Chudasamas and the region.

Other notable individuals with the Chudasama surname include Ranmal Chudasama (born around 1350 CE), a brave warrior who fought against the Delhi Sultanate; Khemraj Chudasama (born around 1450 CE), a skilled architect and builder who constructed several forts and temples during his rule; and Jassaji Chudasama (born around 1500 CE), a patron of arts and literature who supported the development of various literary works and manuscripts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chudasama

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

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

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