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

Indra, 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 Indra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Indra in America

Indra is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Indra surname appeared 205 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 Indra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Indra 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 Indra

The surname Indra is believed to have originated in India, deriving from the Sanskrit word "Indra," which refers to the king of the gods in Hindu mythology. This name has a rich historical significance and can be traced back to ancient times.

Indra was a prominent figure in the Vedic texts, considered the ruler of the heavens and the god of rain, thunder, and war. The name was widely used across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, including present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

In some ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions, the name Indra can be found associated with influential individuals or rulers who were thought to possess divine qualities or were revered for their leadership and strength.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Indra can be found in the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE. During this period, several rulers and nobles bore the name Indra, indicating its prominence among the elite classes.

Another notable historical figure with the surname Indra was Indra Vilas, a 17th-century ruler of the Bundelkhand region in central India. He was known for his military exploits and for patronizing the arts, particularly music and poetry.

In the 18th century, Indra Singh, a Rajput warrior and ruler of the Marwar region (present-day Rajasthan), gained fame for his bravery and leadership in battles against the Mughal Empire.

Indra Chandra Singha, born in 1859, was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and played a significant role in the formation of the Indian National Congress. He was a respected leader and advocate for social reform.

Indra Lal Roy, born in 1834, was a Bengali playwright, poet, and social reformer who actively campaigned against regressive social practices and advocated for women's education and empowerment.

Over time, the surname Indra has spread beyond India and can be found in various parts of the world, particularly among individuals with South Asian ancestry or connections to the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Indra

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

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

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