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

Gadia, 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 Gadia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gadia in America

Gadia is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gadia surname appeared 147 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 Gadia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gadia 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 Gadia

The surname GADIA is believed to have originated in India, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "gada," which means "mace" or "club," a weapon commonly used by warriors in ancient India.

The GADIA surname was initially concentrated in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It was associated with communities involved in military service or related professions, such as security or law enforcement.

One of the earliest known historical references to the GADIA name can be found in the Rajput chronicles of the 16th century, where it was mentioned in connection with a prominent family of warriors who served under the Maharana of Mewar.

In the 17th century, records indicate the presence of individuals with the surname GADIA in the employ of the Mughal Empire, serving as soldiers or administrators in various capacities. One notable figure from this period was Jaswant Singh Gadia (1625-1678), a distinguished military commander who played a crucial role in several battles against rival kingdoms.

As the centuries progressed, the GADIA surname spread to other parts of India, with members of the community establishing themselves in various professions and walks of life. One such individual was Govindram Gadia (1804-1876), a renowned scholar and linguist from the state of Gujarat, who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature.

In more recent times, the GADIA surname has gained recognition through individuals like Virendra Gadia (1933-2018), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Gadia Group, a diversified business conglomerate based in India.

Another notable figure is Pradeep Gadia (born 1956), an accomplished computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded the software company Informatica and played a pivotal role in the development of data integration technologies.

Additionally, the GADIA name has been associated with the world of sports, with individuals like Vijay Gadia (born 1964), an Indian cricketer who represented the national team in Test matches and One Day Internationals during the 1980s and 1990s.

Overall, the surname GADIA has a rich historical legacy, with its roots tracing back to the ancient warrior communities of India and evolving over time to encompass individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gadia

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Gadia, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!