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

Hota, 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 Hota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hota in America

Hota is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hota surname appeared 107 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 Hota.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hota 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 Hota

The surname HOTA has its origins in northern India, specifically in the state of Rajasthan, where it was first recorded in the 13th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "hota," which means "one who performs sacrificial rites or offerings." The name is closely associated with the priestly class and indicates that the original bearers of this surname were likely members of the Brahmin caste.

In the early medieval period, the HOTA surname was prevalent among the scholarly communities of Rajasthan, particularly in the cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner. Some of the earliest known records mentioning individuals with this surname can be found in the inscriptions and palm-leaf manuscripts from the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HOTA surname dates back to the 14th century, when a renowned scholar named Pandit Harinath HOTA authored a treatise on Sanskrit grammar, titled "Saraswati Prakriya." This work is considered a seminal text in the field of Sanskrit linguistics and is still studied by scholars today.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the HOTA surname was Raja Mansingh HOTA, a powerful feudal lord and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a pivotal role in the conquest of several territories and was highly respected for his tactical acumen and bravery on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with the HOTA surname was Pandit Rameshwar HOTA, who lived in the 18th century and was a celebrated astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several texts on celestial calculations and planetary movements.

During the 19th century, the HOTA surname gained further prominence with the birth of Shyamji Krishna HOTA (1857-1942), a renowned scholar, reformist, and political activist. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and was a staunch advocate for the education and upliftment of the underprivileged classes in India.

In the 20th century, Dr. Rajendra Prasad HOTA (1884-1963) became a prominent figure in the field of medicine. He was a renowned physician and served as the personal doctor to Mahatma Gandhi during the latter's incarceration in the Yeravda Central Prison.

The HOTA surname continues to be prevalent in various parts of northern India, particularly in Rajasthan, and its bearers have made significant contributions across various fields, including academia, literature, politics, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hota

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

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

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