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

Homa, 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 Homa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Homa in America

Homa is the 19538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Homa surname appeared 1,382 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 Homa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Homa 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 Homa

The surname HOMA has its origins in India, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "homa," which refers to a sacred fire ritual or oblation performed in Hindu religious practices. This name is commonly found among the Brahmin and other upper caste communities in various regions of the Indian subcontinent.

In ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, references to individuals bearing the name HOMA can be found, indicating its historical significance and association with religious rituals and ceremonies. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is found in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to the 4th century CE, where a sage named Homa is mentioned.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, the name HOMA gained prominence among the scholarly and priestly class. Notable figures from this period include Homa Shastri, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE, and Homa Rishi, a revered sage and author of several religious texts.

The name HOMA is also associated with several place names in India, such as Homa Hills in the state of Maharashtra and Homa Village in the state of Karnataka. These places were likely named after individuals or families bearing the surname HOMA, reflecting the historical presence of this name in those regions.

Throughout the medieval and modern periods, individuals with the surname HOMA have made significant contributions in various fields. One notable figure is Homa Daruwalla, a celebrated Indian poet and writer born in 1939, known for her insightful works exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and social issues. Another notable individual is Homa Priya Bhatia, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1957, who has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the traditional dance forms of India.

Other notable individuals with the surname HOMA include Homa Saksena (1905-1995), an Indian freedom fighter and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, and Homa Poureya (1938-2011), an Iranian sculptor and artist renowned for his innovative and thought-provoking works exploring themes of human existence and spirituality.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Homa

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

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

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