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

Dhanda, 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 Dhanda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dhanda in America

Dhanda is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dhanda surname appeared 253 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 Dhanda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dhanda 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 Dhanda

The surname DHANDA is of Indian origin, originating from the Punjab region of northern India and Pakistan. It traces its roots back to the ancient Sanskrit language, where "Dhand" means "strength" or "power". The name is believed to have emerged around the 6th century AD, during the rise of the Rajput warrior clans in the Indian subcontinent.

In its earliest recorded form, the name was spelled as "Dhandha" or "Dhandha", referring to individuals who possessed exceptional physical strength and martial prowess. It was often associated with members of the Kshatriya caste, known for their valor and military skills.

One of the earliest known references to the DHANDA name can be found in the Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem written in the 12th century, which chronicles the life of the legendary Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan. The text mentions several warriors and chieftains bearing the DHANDA surname, indicating their prominent role in the military campaigns of the time.

Over the centuries, the DHANDA name spread across various regions of northern India and Pakistan, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire, the name gained further prominence as several DHANDA individuals held influential positions in the imperial court and army.

Notable individuals with the DHANDA surname include Daya Ram Dhanda (1904-1971), a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a vital role in the Indian independence movement. Another remarkable figure is Jagpal Singh Dhanda (1920-2003), a highly decorated officer in the Indian Army who served in World War II and the Indo-Pakistani Wars.

Bhai Jaita Dhanda (1668-1718), a revered Sikh warrior and leader, is also remembered for his bravery and sacrifices during the struggles against the Mughal Empire. In more recent times, Kuldip Singh Dhanda (1939-2022) was a respected Indian politician and member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

The DHANDA name has also been associated with several villages and towns in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, such as Dhanda Kalan, Dhanda Khurd, and Dhanda Sahib, which further highlights its deep-rooted connections to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dhanda

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

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

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