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

Dahiya, 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 Dahiya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dahiya in America

Dahiya is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dahiya surname appeared 209 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 Dahiya.

The history of the last name Dahiya

The surname Dahiya originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have evolved from the word "Dahia," which means "village" in the Punjabi language. The name is associated with the Dahiya clan, a prominent Jat community that has played a significant role in the history and culture of the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Dahiya clan gained prominence as warriors and landowners in the area. During this period, the name began to appear in various historical records and manuscripts, including the chronicles of local rulers and administrative documents.

One notable example of an early Dahiya is Rao Bhagwant Singh Dahiya, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. Bhagwant Singh is renowned for his bravery and military prowess, and his exploits are celebrated in various folk tales and ballads of the region.

In the 18th century, the Dahiya clan played a crucial role in the struggle for power in the region, with several members rising to prominence as leaders and administrators. One such figure was Raja Nahar Singh Dahiya, who ruled over parts of modern-day Haryana and Rajasthan in the mid-18th century.

The name Dahiya is also associated with several place names in the region, such as the village of Dahiya Khera in Haryana, which is believed to have been founded by members of the clan. The name has also been spelled in various ways over the centuries, including Dahiyya, Daheya, and Dahia.

Other notable individuals with the surname Dahiya include:

1. Sukhbir Singh Dahiya (1919-1989), an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in the struggle for independence.
2. Mahendra Singh Dahiya (born 1958), a former Indian cricketer who represented the national team in the 1980s.
3. Rajinder Dahiya (born 1974), a former Indian wrestler who won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
4. Kavita Dahiya (born 1979), an Indian archer who has represented the country at multiple international events.
5. Virender Singh Dahiya (born 1976), an Indian police officer who received the prestigious Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, for his bravery in counter-terrorism operations.

The surname Dahiya continues to be prevalent in various parts of India, particularly in the states of Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, where it is associated with a rich cultural heritage and a long history of valor and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dahiya

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

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

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