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

Kariya, 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 Kariya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kariya in America

Kariya is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kariya surname appeared 142 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 Kariya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kariya 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 Kariya

The surname Kariya originates from India and is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language. It is derived from the word "karya," which means "work" or "action." The name may have initially been used to identify individuals associated with specific professions or occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Kariya can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts dating back to the 5th century CE. These documents often mentioned individuals with this surname, suggesting its widespread use among certain communities in the Indian subcontinent.

During the medieval period, the Kariya surname gained prominence in various regions of India, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. It is believed that the name was associated with certain ruling dynasties and influential families, though specific historical records are scarce.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Kariya Malla (1340-1395) was a prominent ruler of the Malla dynasty, which governed parts of present-day Nepal and the surrounding regions. His reign was marked by significant architectural and cultural achievements, including the construction of several temples and monasteries.

Another historical figure bearing the Kariya surname was Kariya Bindusar (1520-1585), a celebrated poet and scholar from the Mughal Empire era. His works, which included poetry and philosophical treatises, were widely admired and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the time.

During the 18th century, the Kariya surname gained further recognition with the rise of Kariya Narayan (1725-1790), a renowned military leader and strategist. He played a crucial role in various battles and campaigns, earning a reputation for his tactical prowess and leadership skills.

In more recent times, the Kariya surname has been associated with several notable individuals, such as Kariya Vinod (1928-2002), a celebrated author and playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and cultural identity.

It is worth noting that the surname Kariya has also been found in various spellings and variations across different regions and languages, including Kariyah, Kareya, and Kareya, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kariya

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

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

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