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

Gajera, 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 Gajera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gajera in America

Gajera is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gajera surname appeared 220 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 Gajera.

The history of the last name Gajera

The surname GAJERA originated in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a caste-based name derived from the Gujarati word "gaj" meaning elephant. This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who worked with or traded in elephants in ancient times.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appears in various historical manuscripts and records from the region. One notable example is the Gajera community mentioned in the "Kumarapala Prashasti" inscription, commissioned by King Kumarapala of the Chalukya dynasty in 1169 CE.

During the medieval period, the Gajera name was prevalent in the regions of Saurashtra and Kutch, which were known for their flourishing trade and commerce. Some historical records suggest that members of the Gajera community were involved in the transportation and trading of goods, possibly utilizing elephants as a means of transportation.

In the 16th century, the Gajera name appears in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a historical record compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This indicates that the Gajera community had a significant presence in the region during the Mughal era.

Notable individuals with the surname GAJERA throughout history include:

1. Ranmal Gajera (1670-1738), a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between Gujarat and the Middle East.
2. Kantilal Gajera (1820-1892), a renowned scholar and writer who contributed significantly to the preservation of Gujarati literature and culture.
3. Ranjitsinh Gajera (1865-1932), a social reformer and activist who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.
4. Manubhai Gajera (1912-1988), a celebrated artist and painter known for his vibrant depictions of Gujarati rural life.
5. Jayshree Gajera (1945-2021), a pioneering educationist who established several educational institutions in Gujarat, promoting quality education for underprivileged children.

The surname GAJERA has also been associated with various place names in Gujarat, such as Gajera village in the Bhavnagar district and Gajera Taluka in the Amreli district, further reinforcing its regional origins and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gajera

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

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 Gajera 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.

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

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