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

Gupta, 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 Gupta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gupta in America

Gupta is the 1886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gupta surname appeared 19,057 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Gupta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gupta 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 Gupta

The surname Gupta originated in India and has its roots in the Sanskrit language. It is derived from the word "gupta," which means "protected" or "hidden." The name is believed to have originated during the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in northern India between the 4th and 6th centuries AD.

The Gupta Empire was known for its cultural and intellectual achievements, and many scholars and poets flourished during this period. It is possible that the surname Gupta was initially adopted by individuals or families associated with the Gupta rulers or their court.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gupta can be found in the Allahabad Pillar inscription, which dates back to the 4th century AD. This inscription mentions the Gupta emperor Samudragupta and his achievements.

Another historical reference to the name Gupta can be found in the works of the renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright Kalidasa, who lived during the Gupta period. Kalidasa is considered one of the greatest poets and dramatists in the history of Indian literature.

In the medieval period, the Gupta surname was associated with various ruling dynasties and noble families across different regions of India. Some notable individuals with the Gupta surname include Chanakya Gupta, a celebrated Indian teacher, philosopher, and royal advisor who lived in the 4th century BC, and Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century AD.

During the 12th century, the Gupta surname gained prominence in the region of Bengal, where the Sena dynasty ruled. One of the most famous rulers of this dynasty was Lakshmana Sena, who was also known as Lakshmana Gupta.

In more recent history, several individuals with the Gupta surname have made significant contributions in various fields. One such individual was Radhanath Gupta, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1888 to 1963.

Another notable figure was Dwijendralal Gupta, a Bengali writer and educator who was born in 1889 and played a significant role in promoting the use of the Bengali language and literature.

It is worth noting that the Gupta surname is not limited to any particular region or community in India and is found across various states and among different linguistic and cultural groups.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gupta

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

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

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