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

Johar, 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 Johar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johar in America

Johar is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johar surname appeared 296 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 Johar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johar 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 Johar

The surname "JOHAR" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It can be traced back to the 16th century or even earlier. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "jauhar," which means "self-immolation" or "sacrifice."

In the medieval period, the name was associated with the Rajput warriors of Rajasthan who practiced the ritual of "jauhar" when facing defeat in battle. The women and children would commit mass self-immolation to protect their honor, while the men would fight to the death. This act was considered a form of ultimate sacrifice and bravery.

The earliest known record of the surname "JOHAR" can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in the regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat. These records often mention individuals with this surname serving in various capacities, such as soldiers, administrative officials, or landowners.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname "JOHAR" was Rao Johar Singh, a Rajput ruler who governed the principality of Dungarpur in Rajasthan during the late 16th century. Another notable individual was Maharaja Johar Singh of Bikaner, who ruled the princely state of Bikaner in Rajasthan from 1723 to 1743.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname "JOHAR" was closely associated with the Maratha warriors of western India. Prominent figures from this period include Peshwa Bajirao Johar, a military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Maratha Empire in the early 18th century, and Sardar Johar Singh Newalkar, a renowned Maratha general who served under the Peshwa rulers.

During the colonial era in India, several individuals with the surname "JOHAR" held important positions in the British Indian Army and civil administration. One such figure was Sir Johar Singh Johar, a distinguished soldier and administrator who served as the Prime Minister of the princely state of Jaipur in the late 19th century.

While the surname "JOHAR" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and association with the warrior traditions of Rajasthan and the Maratha Empire remain deeply embedded in its etymology and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johar

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

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

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