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

Kapadia, 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 Kapadia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kapadia in America

Kapadia is the 12384th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kapadia surname appeared 2,512 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kapadia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kapadia 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 Kapadia

The surname Kapadia originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kapardi," which means a scribe or a writer. The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 12th century CE.

During the medieval period, the Kapadia community was known for their expertise in writing and record-keeping. They played a crucial role in the administrative affairs of various kingdoms and princely states across western and central India. The Kapadia scribes were highly respected for their calligraphic skills and their ability to maintain accurate historical accounts.

One of the earliest documented references to the Kapadia surname can be found in the Bhadreshwar inscriptions, which date back to the late 12th century. These inscriptions, located in the town of Bhadreshwar in Gujarat, contain the names of several Kapadia scribes who were employed by the local rulers.

In the 16th century, a renowned Kapadia scribe named Narayan Kapadia (1525-1595) served as the royal chronicler at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His meticulously written accounts and chronicles provide invaluable insights into the Mughal administration and cultural life during that era.

Another notable figure from the Kapadia lineage was Samaldas Kapadia (1635-1702), who was a prominent scholar and author of several Sanskrit texts on astronomy, astrology, and mathematics. His works were widely studied and referenced by scholars across the Indian subcontinent.

During the British colonial period, the Kapadia community continued to play a significant role in the administrative and educational sectors. Manmohan Kapadia (1785-1855) was a renowned educationist and social reformer who established several schools and educational institutions in the city of Mumbai (then known as Bombay).

In more recent times, Raman Kapadia (1909-1993) was a distinguished Indian jurist and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. He played a pivotal role in shaping the country's legal system and upholding the principles of justice and equality.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kapadia

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

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

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