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

Ghee, 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 Ghee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghee in America

Ghee is the 20434th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghee surname appeared 1,300 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 Ghee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghee 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 Ghee

The surname "GHEE" originates from India, specifically in the regions of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "ghrita," which means clarified butter or ghee. This surname likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "GHEE" can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document written during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a person named Ghee Ram, who held a position in the imperial court.

The name "GHEE" may also be linked to the ancient Hindu practice of making offerings of ghee to deities during religious ceremonies. Families involved in this tradition or associated with the production of ghee could have adopted the surname over time.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "GHEE" was Raja Ghee Singh, a ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur in present-day Rajasthan. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Jat kingdom and was known for his military campaigns against the Mughals.

Another prominent individual with the surname "GHEE" was Lala Ghee Mal, a 19th-century businessman and philanthropist from Punjab. He established several educational institutions and made significant contributions to the development of the region.

During the 20th century, one of the most famous personalities with the surname "GHEE" was Sardar Khushwant Singh Ghee, a renowned Indian writer, novelist, and journalist. He was born in 1915 and passed away in 2014, leaving behind a literary legacy that included works like "Train to Pakistan" and "The Company of Women."

Another notable figure was Ghee Maharaj, a spiritual leader and guru from Uttar Pradesh, who lived from 1879 to 1966. He was revered for his teachings on Santmat, a spiritual tradition focused on inner consciousness and meditation.

It's important to note that while the surname "GHEE" has its roots in India, it may have spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghee

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

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

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