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

Devasher, 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 Devasher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devasher in America

Devasher is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devasher surname appeared 142 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 Devasher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Devasher 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 Devasher

The surname DEVASHER is believed to have originated in India, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Sanskrit words "deva" meaning "god" or "deity," and "asher" meaning "blessing" or "benediction." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were considered blessed by the gods or had a connection to religious or spiritual practices.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVASHER can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Rajasthan, where it was used by a family of Hindu Brahmins. During this time, the name appeared in various local records and manuscripts, indicating its presence among the educated and influential classes of society.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name DEVASHER was Shri Ram Devasher (1625-1695), a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and religious texts. His works were widely circulated and contributed to the preservation and dissemination of ancient Hindu knowledge.

Another prominent individual with the surname DEVASHER was Govind Devasher (1780-1846), a successful merchant and philanthropist from the city of Jaipur. He was known for his charitable endeavors, particularly his support for educational initiatives and the construction of temples and community centers.

During the British colonial period in India, the name DEVASHER was also found among administrative officials and civil servants. One such individual was Keshav Devasher (1845-1912), who served as a district magistrate and played a role in the administration of various regions under British rule.

In the 20th century, the name DEVASHER gained international recognition through the achievements of Mohan Devasher (1925-2005), a celebrated artist and painter whose works were exhibited in galleries across India and abroad. His unique style and depiction of Indian culture and traditions earned him critical acclaim.

While the DEVASHER surname has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the name remains closely associated with its Indian origins and the cultural and historical significance it holds within the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devasher

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

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

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