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

Dholakia, 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 Dholakia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dholakia in America

Dholakia is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dholakia surname appeared 357 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 Dholakia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dholakia 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 Dholakia

The surname DHOLAKIA is of Indian origin, specifically from the Gujarat region. It is believed to have originated in the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the Gujarati word "dholki," which refers to a traditional Indian drum made of wood and leather.

The DHOLAKIA surname is commonly found among members of the Anavil Brahmin community in Gujarat. Anavil Brahmins were traditionally involved in various occupations, including music, and it is possible that the name was initially associated with those who played the dholki drum or were involved in musical performances.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DHOLAKIA surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document includes a list of Hindu caste names, including DHOLAKIA.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the DHOLAKIA surname was Ranchhodji Dholakia, a prominent merchant and trader from Gujarat. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes and commercial networks between Gujarat and other parts of India.

Another prominent individual with the DHOLAKIA surname was Narrottam Dholakia, a 19th-century social reformer and educator from Gujarat. He played a significant role in promoting education and social upliftment among the underprivileged communities in the region.

Keshavlal Dholakia, born in 1907, was a renowned Gujarati poet and writer. His literary works, including poetry collections and novels, contributed significantly to the development of Gujarati literature in the 20th century.

Ghanshyam Dholakia, born in 1950, is a prominent Indian industrialist and the founder of the Dholakia Group, a leading gemstone and jewelry conglomerate based in Gujarat. He has been recognized for his contributions to the jewelry industry and promoting ethical business practices.

Shantilal Dholakia, born in 1947, is a former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Saurashtra and represented India in Test and One Day International matches in the 1970s. He is considered one of the finest wicket-keepers and batsmen from Gujarat.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dholakia

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

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

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