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

Daka, 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 Daka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daka in America

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

The Daka 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 Daka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daka 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 Daka

The surname DAKA is believed to have originated in India, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "daksh," which means skillful or adept. This name was likely given to individuals who excelled in certain crafts or professions, such as artisans or skilled workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DAKA surname can be found in the historical records of the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. The name appears in several administrative documents and tax records from that era, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of importance within the empire's bureaucracy.

In the 18th century, the DAKA surname was also found in the records of the Maratha Empire, which dominated central and western India during that period. Notable individuals from this time include Daka Rao, a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji Bhonsle in the late 17th century.

As the British colonial presence in India expanded in the 19th century, the DAKA surname continued to be documented in various census records and official documents. One notable figure from this era was Daka Sahai, a renowned scholar and linguist who contributed significantly to the study of Sanskrit and other Indian languages.

In the early 20th century, the DAKA surname gained further recognition with the birth of Daka Govind Raju (1902-1975), a renowned Indian activist and freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement against British rule.

Other notable individuals with the DAKA surname include Daka Narayana Rao (1920-1989), a celebrated writer and poet who made significant contributions to Telugu literature, and Daka Venkata Reddy (1909-1987), a prominent politician and social reformer who served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in the 1960s.

While the DAKA surname has its roots in India, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchanges. However, the name remains closely tied to its Indian heritage and continues to hold significance within the country's diverse cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daka

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

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

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