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

Gujar, 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 Gujar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gujar in America

Gujar is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gujar surname appeared 101 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 Gujar.

The history of the last name Gujar

The surname GUJAR has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Rajasthan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Gojar," which refers to a nomadic pastoral community that historically inhabited the areas of present-day India and Pakistan.

The GUJARs are believed to have migrated from Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 7th centuries AD. They played a significant role in the history of the region, particularly during the medieval period, when they established their own kingdoms and principalities.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name GUJAR can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Brihat Samhita, written by the legendary scholar Varahamihira in the 6th century AD. The text mentions the GUJARs as a nomadic tribe known for their skills in animal husbandry and warfare.

During the 11th century, the GUJAR community gained prominence under the leadership of Anangpal Tomar, a GUJAR ruler who founded the city of Delhi and established the Tomar dynasty. Anangpal Tomar's reign lasted from 1052 to 1064 AD, and he is credited with laying the foundations of the city that would later become the capital of several powerful empires.

Another notable figure bearing the surname GUJAR was Maharaja Guhachand Yadav, who ruled the principality of Guhila (present-day Mewar region) in the 9th century AD. He is renowned for his patronage of art and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of several magnificent temples and fortresses in the region.

The GUJAR community has also produced several notable literary figures, including the 15th-century poet Virsangha Gujar, whose works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and depictions of rural life. Additionally, the 17th-century writer and historian Munhata Nainsi Gujar is renowned for his historical chronicles, which provide valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of medieval Rajasthan.

Other prominent individuals with the surname GUJAR include Sheobaran Singh Gujar, a 19th-century warrior and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British colonial rule. Mahendra Singh Gujar, a 20th-century politician and social activist, was also a prominent figure in the struggle for Indian independence and later served as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gujar

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

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

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