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

Dahi, 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 Dahi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dahi in America

Dahi is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dahi surname appeared 148 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 Dahi.

The history of the last name Dahi

The surname DAHI is believed to have originated in India, where it has been recorded since ancient times. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "dahi," which means "yogurt" or "curd." The name likely referred to someone who was involved in the production or selling of yogurt or dairy products.

One of the earliest known references to the name DAHI can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian language document written by Abul Fazl, the vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar. This text mentions a certain "Dahi Khan" who was a prominent figure in the court of Akbar.

In the 17th century, the DAHI name appeared in various administrative records and land ownership documents in the regions of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan. Some notable individuals from this period include Ratan Singh Dahi, a landlord and nobleman from Jaipur, who lived from 1635 to 1697.

During the 18th century, the DAHI name gained prominence in the city of Ahmedabad, which was a major center for textile production and trade. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Narottam Dahi, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived from 1720 to 1789 and was known for his contributions to the local community.

In the 19th century, the DAHI name spread to other parts of India, including the states of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. One noteworthy individual from this period was Govind Dahi, a renowned scholar and poet who was born in 1825 in the city of Varanasi and was known for his works in Hindi and Sanskrit literature.

Another prominent figure with the DAHI surname was Shyam Lal Dahi, a freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1875 to 1945. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the rights of marginalized communities.

Throughout its history, the DAHI name has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, trade, education, and public service. While the name originated in India, it has also been adopted by people of Indian descent living in other parts of the world, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dahi

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

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

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