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

Jagadish, 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 Jagadish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jagadish in America

Jagadish is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jagadish surname appeared 110 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 Jagadish.

The history of the last name Jagadish

The surname JAGADISH is of Indian origin, specifically from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of India, particularly in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, during ancient times.

The name JAGADISH is derived from the Sanskrit words "jagat," meaning "universe" or "world," and "ish," meaning "lord" or "master." Thus, the name JAGADISH can be interpreted as "Lord of the Universe" or "Master of the World." This name is often associated with the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu, who is considered the preserver and protector of the universe in Hindu mythology.

JAGADISH has a long and rich history, with references to individuals bearing this name found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Jagadish Chandra Bose, a prominent Bengali polymath who lived from 1858 to 1937. He made significant contributions to the fields of biophysics, botany, and literature.

Another notable individual with the surname JAGADISH was Jagadish Chandra Chakravarti, a renowned Bengali writer and scholar who lived from 1891 to 1976. He is best known for his translations of ancient Sanskrit texts and his contributions to the study of Bengali literature.

In more recent history, JAGADISH has been the surname of several prominent scientists and academics. Jagadish Chandra Basu, an Indian mathematician and statistician who lived from 1892 to 1976, made significant contributions to the field of statistics and probability theory.

Jagadish Chandra Bhattacharyya, an Indian chemist and academic who lived from 1896 to 1986, is renowned for his work in physical chemistry and thermodynamics. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta and received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to science.

Jagadish Prasad, an Indian civil servant and administrator who lived from 1909 to 1985, held various high-ranking positions in the Indian government, including that of the Chief Election Commissioner of India from 1973 to 1977.

While the surname JAGADISH has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, it remains closely associated with its Sanskrit origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jagadish

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

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 Jagadish 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.

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

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