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

Dankha, 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 Dankha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dankha in America

Dankha is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dankha surname appeared 307 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 Dankha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dankha 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 Dankha

The surname DANKHA has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name DANKHA is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "danka," which means "a small coin" or "a unit of currency." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in trade, banking, or financial activities during that time.

While there are no definitive historical records mentioning the name DANKHA, some scholars have speculated that it might have appeared in ancient manuscripts or inscriptions related to trade and commerce in the region. However, these claims have not been conclusively verified.

The earliest known recorded instances of the surname DANKHA can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various local records and documents from the region. Some of the earliest bearers of this name include:

1. Rajendra DANKHA (c. 1520 - 1590), a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Lahore, now in modern-day Pakistan.

2. Govind DANKHA (c. 1575 - 1645), a wealthy landowner and financier from the city of Agra, in northern India.

3. Anarkali DANKHA (c. 1600 - 1670), a courtesan and dancer famous for her beauty, who is said to have caught the eye of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

4. Shambhu DANKHA (c. 1635 - 1705), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Varanasi, known for his writings on Vedic philosophy and Hindu scriptures.

5. Hari DANKHA (c. 1675 - 1740), a military leader and commander who served under the Maratha Empire during the 17th century, known for his valor and strategic skills in battle.

Over time, the name DANKHA spread across different parts of the Indian subcontinent, and various regional variations and spellings emerged, such as Dankha, Dankha, and Dankha. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in its association with finance, trade, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dankha

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

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

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