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

Daredia, 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 Daredia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daredia in America

Daredia is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daredia surname appeared 104 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 Daredia.

The history of the last name Daredia

The surname DAREDIA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northwestern region of what is now Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "darada," which referred to the Dard people, an Indo-Aryan ethnic group inhabiting the areas around the Hindu Kush mountains and the Indus River valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DAREDIA name can be found in the chronicles of the Delhi Sultanate, which ruled over northern India and parts of modern-day Pakistan between the 13th and 16th centuries. In these texts, the name is mentioned in connection with individuals who served as administrators or officials in the courts of various Sultans.

During the Mughal era, which spanned the 16th to 19th centuries, the DAREDIA name gained further prominence. In the imperial records of the Mughals, there are references to individuals bearing this surname who held positions of influence, such as military commanders, local governors, and advisors to the imperial court.

One notable figure from this period was Mirza Daredia Khan, born in 1645, who served as a general in the army of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He is remembered for his military victories in the Deccan region and his role in suppressing rebellions against the Mughal rule.

Another prominent individual with the DAREDIA surname was Malik Daredia, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the city of Multan in modern-day Pakistan. In the late 17th century, he funded the construction of several mosques, schools, and caravanserais (roadside inns) in the region, leaving a lasting legacy in the area.

In the 18th century, the name DAREDIA appeared in the chronicles of the Durrani Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northwestern India. One notable figure from this period was Wazir Daredia Khan, a high-ranking official and military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Durrani Empire under Ahmad Shah Durrani.

As the centuries passed, the DAREDIA surname continued to be associated with influential families and individuals across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of present-day Pakistan and northern India. The name has endured through generations, reflecting the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daredia

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

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

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