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

Dharia, 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 Dharia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dharia in America

Dharia is the 51610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dharia surname appeared 403 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 Dharia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dharia 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 Dharia

The surname Dharia originated in the Indian subcontinent, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "dhara," which means "stream" or "flow," suggesting a potential connection to individuals residing near rivers or bodies of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dharia can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This record mentions a village named "Dharia" located in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh, India, indicating the surname's early presence in the region.

During the Mughal era, the Dharia surname was associated with various professions, including warriors, landowners, and administrators. Notable figures from this period include Rai Singh Dharia, a prominent military commander who served under Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century, and Pratap Dharia, a respected landowner and local leader in the 17th century.

As the Indian subcontinent underwent significant historical events, the Dharia surname spread to different regions. In the 18th century, records indicate the presence of the Dharia family in the princely state of Rajputana (now part of Rajasthan), where they held influential positions within the royal courts and administrative ranks.

One of the most renowned individuals with the Dharia surname was Raja Jaswant Singh Dharia, a valiant warrior and ruler of the Dharia principality in Rajputana, who lived from 1745 to 1812. His bravery and leadership during battles against invading forces earned him widespread recognition and respect.

In the 19th century, the Dharia surname gained prominence in the field of education and literature. Pandit Shyam Sundar Dharia (1820-1887), a renowned scholar and author, made significant contributions to Sanskrit literature and the preservation of ancient texts.

As the centuries progressed, the Dharia surname continued to be associated with various professions, including business, academia, and public service. Notable figures from more recent times include Govind Dharia (1901-1985), a distinguished lawyer and social activist who played a pivotal role in India's independence movement, and Dr. Rajesh Dharia (1960-present), a renowned scientist and researcher in the field of biotechnology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dharia

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

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

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