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

Dhamija, 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 Dhamija surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dhamija in America

Dhamija is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dhamija surname appeared 144 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 Dhamija.

The history of the last name Dhamija

The surname Dhamija has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhamma," which means "religion" or "duty," and is often associated with the Dharmic faiths, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name was often spelled as "Dhammi" or "Dhammija." It is likely that the surname was initially adopted by individuals or families who were closely associated with religious or spiritual pursuits, or those who held positions of authority within religious institutions or communities.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Dhamija can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled under the Mughal emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Dhamija, indicating that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

During the medieval and early modern periods, the Dhamija surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. It is worth noting that some variations of the name, such as "Dhami" or "Dhammi," were also used in these areas.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Dhamija throughout history, one can mention:

1. Pandit Shri Ram Dhamija (1857-1927), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author from Amritsar, Punjab.
2. Ramji Dhamija (1871-1945), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Delhi, known for his contributions to education and social welfare.
3. Sushila Dhamija (1912-2004), a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, recognized for her work in promoting and preserving the Kathak dance form.
4. Narindar Nath Dhamija (1926-2018), an eminent Indian journalist and author, best known for his biographies of political figures like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
5. Jagdish Dhamija (born 1945), a distinguished Indian diplomat and former Ambassador of India to various countries, including the United States and Russia.

While the surname Dhamija has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread across the globe through migration and diasporic communities. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various parts of the world, carrying forward the rich cultural heritage and legacy associated with this ancient name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dhamija

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

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

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