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

Gada, 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 Gada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gada in America

Gada is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gada surname appeared 278 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 Gada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gada 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 Gada

The surname GADA has its origins in India, where it first emerged during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "gada," which means "mace" or "club," a weapon commonly used in ancient Indian warfare. This connection suggests that the surname may have initially been associated with warriors or individuals skilled in martial arts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GADA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions several individuals with the surname, indicating its presence among the nobility and administrative ranks of the Mughal Empire.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the GADA surname gained prominence in various regions of India, particularly in the western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. One notable figure from this era was Dada Gada (1670-1730), a renowned Marathi poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the literary and cultural landscape of the region.

In the 19th century, the GADA surname appeared in several historical records, including land ownership documents and administrative registers. One prominent individual was Keshavlal Gada (1825-1892), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Gujarat, who played a crucial role in establishing educational institutions and supporting social causes.

Another notable figure was Shyamji Krishna Varma Gada (1857-1930), an Indian revolutionary and scholar who campaigned for India's independence from British rule. He founded the India House in London, which served as a hub for Indian nationalist activities and attracted many students and intellectuals.

In more recent times, the GADA surname has been associated with several accomplished individuals across various fields. For example, Atul Gada (born 1954) is a renowned Indian architect and urban planner known for his innovative and sustainable designs. Dharmendra Gada (born 1962) is a prominent Indian businessman and the co-founder of Vidhi Group, a leading real estate development company.

It is worth noting that the GADA surname has also been recorded with variations in spelling, such as Gadda, Gade, and Gadey, reflecting regional linguistic differences and variations in transliteration from Indian languages to English.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gada

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

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

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