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

Johri, 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 Johri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johri in America

Johri is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johri surname appeared 196 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 Johri.

The history of the last name Johri

The surname JOHRI has its origins in India and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'jauharī', which means 'jeweler' or 'merchant of gems and precious stones'. The name is most commonly found in the northern states of India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan.

The earliest recorded instances of the JOHRI surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was used to denote those involved in the trade of precious stones and jewels. During this time, the JOHRI community played a significant role in the flourishing trade of gems and jewels across the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest known references to the JOHRI surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions the JOHRI community as skilled artisans and merchants who specialized in the trade of precious stones.

In the 17th century, the JOHRI family gained prominence in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, where they were appointed as court jewelers to the Rajput rulers. The family's expertise in gemstones and jewelry-making was highly valued, and they played a crucial role in the development of the famous Jaipur jewelry tradition.

Notable individuals with the JOHRI surname include:

1. Shri Raj Kumar Johri (1885-1972), a renowned Indian businessman and philanthropist who established the Raj Kumar Johri Charitable Trust in Delhi.
2. Kamla Johri (1912-1994), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was instrumental in reviving the Kathak dance form.
3. Babu Ram Johri (1920-1995), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
4. Satish Chandra Johri (1922-2012), an eminent Indian botanist and plant pathologist, known for his contributions to the study of fungi.
5. Ravi Shastri Johri (1924-2004), an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1976 to 1977.

The JOHRI surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the Indian tradition of jewelry-making and gem trading. While the name has evolved over the centuries, it continues to carry the legacy of its association with the skilled artisans and merchants who played a crucial role in the cultural and economic fabric of India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johri

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

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

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