2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Daredia
An uncommon surname possibly originating from India with unknown etymology or meaning.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Daredia. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Daredia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Daredia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Daredia, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and White (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daredia
Among Census respondents with the surname Daredia, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and White (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Daredia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Daredia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander92.2% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- White1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Daredia
Daredia appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,862 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 1,862 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Daredia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #154,182 | 1.2% |
| Count | 104 | 103 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Daredia bearers went from 104 to 103 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 1,862 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #154,182.
FAQ
Daredia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Daredia?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Daredia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Daredia?
Daredia ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Daredia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Daredia.
Has Daredia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Daredia went from 104 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Daredia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Daredia, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and White (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Daredia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Daredia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (92.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), White (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Daredia (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Daredia mean?
An uncommon surname possibly originating from India with unknown etymology or meaning. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Daredia (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Daredia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.