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

Gulati, 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 Gulati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gulati in America

Gulati is the 17323rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gulati surname appeared 1,632 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Gulati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gulati 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 Gulati

The surname Gulati is of Indian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country, particularly Punjab and surrounding areas. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'Gul', meaning flower or rose, and 'Ati', meaning superior or excellent, suggesting the name was initially given to those associated with the cultivation or trade of flowers.

The earliest known records of the Gulati name can be traced back to the 16th century, appearing in various historical manuscripts and chronicles of the Mughal Empire. One notable reference is found in the writings of the renowned Mughal historian, Abu'l-Fazl, who mentions a person named Gulati serving as a courtier during the reign of Emperor Akbar.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Gulati name gained prominence in the region, with several individuals bearing this surname holding influential positions in various princely states and noble households. One prominent figure was Raja Gulati, a respected military commander who served under the Sikh ruler, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, in the early 19th century.

The name Gulati has also been associated with various place names and settlements across northern India. For instance, the village of Gulati Kalan in the Amritsar district of Punjab is believed to have been named after a Gulati family that resided there.

Throughout history, several notable individuals with the Gulati surname have made significant contributions in various fields. One such person was Sardar Bahadur Sahib Gulati (1860-1936), a prominent political leader and social reformer from Punjab, who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.

Another prominent figure was Khushwant Singh Gulati (1915-2014), a renowned Indian writer, journalist, and diplomat, best known for his novels, short stories, and non-fiction works that explored the complexities of Indian society and culture.

Additionally, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Gulati (1921-1999) was an eminent Indian physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the field of cardiology, particularly in the development of techniques for open-heart surgery.

In more recent times, Dr. Jagdish Gulati (1931-2012) was a renowned Indian educationist and founder of several prestigious educational institutions, including the Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation.

Lastly, Piyush Gulati (born 1976) is a contemporary Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for his innovative and sustainable fashion label that combines traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gulati

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

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

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