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

Garia, 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 Garia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garia in America

Garia is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garia surname appeared 214 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 Garia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garia 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 Garia

The surname GARIA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region now known as Punjab. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was derived from the Sanskrit word "gāri," meaning "cart" or "chariot." This suggests that the name may have initially belonged to individuals who were involved in the transportation or trade of goods via carts or chariots.

One of the earliest documented references to the name GARIA can be found in the Mughal Empire's administrative records from the late 16th century. These records mention several individuals with variations of the surname, such as Gariya and Gariha, who held positions as tax collectors or local administrators.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name GARIA continued to appear in various historical documents, including land ownership records and court proceedings. One notable figure from this period was Hari Singh Garia (1675-1743), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several temples and public wells in the region now known as Haryana.

As the British East India Company gained control over large parts of India in the 18th and 19th centuries, the name GARIA appeared in their administrative records and census data. One example is Lala Garia (1792-1867), a prominent merchant and trader who established successful business ventures in the city of Calcutta (now Kolkata).

In the 20th century, several individuals with the surname GARIA made significant contributions to various fields. One such individual was Bhagat Singh Garia (1907-1931), a revolutionary and prominent figure in the Indian independence movement who was executed by British authorities for his involvement in the Lahore Conspiracy Case.

Another notable figure was Dr. Saroj Garia (1920-2005), a renowned botanist and plant ecologist who made significant contributions to the study of plant diversity and conservation in India. Her research focused on the flora of the Western Ghats and the Himalayas, and she was recognized with several awards and honors for her work.

Additionally, the name GARIA has also been associated with several place names in India. One example is Garia, a neighborhood in the southern part of Kolkata, which may have derived its name from the GARIA surname or from the Sanskrit word "gāri" itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garia

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

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

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