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

Jada, 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 Jada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jada in America

Jada is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jada surname appeared 250 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 Jada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jada 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 Jada

The surname JADA is believed to have originated in India, with its roots dating back to the ancient Sanskrit language. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jada," which means "dull" or "insensible." This name was likely given to individuals who were perceived as lacking in intelligence or sensitivity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname JADA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a certain Jada Singh, a landowner from the region of Punjab.

During the Mughal era, the JADA surname was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of India, including Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. It was often associated with the warrior class or the landed gentry, as evidenced by the presence of names like Jada Khan and Jada Rao in historical records.

As the Indian diaspora spread across the globe, the JADA surname was carried to various parts of the world. In the 19th century, several individuals bearing this surname can be found in British colonial records, particularly in regions like Malaysia and Singapore.

One notable figure with the JADA surname was Jada Nath Sarkar (1870-1958), a renowned Indian historian and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of medieval Indian history. His works, such as the "History of Aurangzib" and "Mughal Administration," are considered seminal texts in the field.

Another individual of note was Jada Pal Singh Kang (1901-1990), a prominent Sikh politician and freedom fighter from Punjab. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

In the realm of literature, the name JADA is associated with Jada Bharata (1901-1986), an acclaimed Telugu writer and poet from Andhra Pradesh. He was a recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award and is considered one of the pioneers of the modern Telugu literary movement.

Moving further into the 20th century, Jada Padmanabhan (1920-1994) was an Indian diplomat and civil servant who served as the Ambassador of India to various countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union.

Finally, in more recent times, Jada Pinkett Smith (born in 1971) is a notable American actress, producer, and businesswoman who bears the JADA surname. She is known for her roles in films like "The Nutty Professor" and "The Matrix Reloaded," as well as her advocacy work in various social and humanitarian causes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jada

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

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

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