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

Kadakia, 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 Kadakia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kadakia in America

Kadakia is the 31994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kadakia surname appeared 721 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 Kadakia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kadakia 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 Kadakia

The surname Kadakia has its origins in India, where it first emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kadaka," which means "small pond" or "pool," suggesting that the name may have been adopted by individuals who lived near or were associated with such water bodies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kadakia can be found in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the western Indian states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. These historical documents often referred to individuals with this surname as landowners or members of the local gentry, indicating that the name held a certain degree of social standing and prestige.

In the 16th century, the name Kadakia appeared in various administrative records and tax registers maintained by the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent during that period. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have held positions of authority or influence within the Mughal bureaucracy.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Kadakia was Ranchhod Kadakia, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during the late 16th century. His successful business ventures and philanthropic endeavors earned him a respected reputation among his contemporaries.

Another notable figure in history was Jaswantrai Kadakia, a scholar and poet who flourished in the 18th century. He authored several literary works in Gujarati, contributing to the rich cultural heritage of the region.

In the 19th century, Keshavlal Kadakia gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and architect, responsible for the construction of several notable buildings and temples across Gujarat and Rajasthan. His intricate designs and attention to detail were widely praised by his peers.

Towards the latter part of the 19th century, Kantilal Kadakia emerged as a prominent social reformer and educator. He dedicated his life to promoting literacy and advocating for better educational opportunities, particularly for women and underprivileged communities.

As time progressed, the Kadakia surname spread beyond its original geographical boundaries, with individuals bearing this name settling in various parts of India and even migrating to other countries, carrying with them the rich cultural legacy associated with their surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kadakia

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

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

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