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

Kataria, 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 Kataria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kataria in America

Kataria is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kataria surname appeared 503 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 Kataria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kataria 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 Kataria

The surname "KATARIA" is believed to have originated in India, with roots dating back several centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Katari," which refers to a type of curved dagger or knife used in ancient times. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with warriors, soldiers, or those skilled in the use of such weapons.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This record mentions individuals bearing the name "Kataria" residing in various regions of northern India, including present-day Rajasthan and Haryana.

During the medieval period, the Kataria clan held significant influence and power in parts of what is now Rajasthan. Historical accounts mention their involvement in local governance and military campaigns, further reinforcing the connection between the name and a warrior tradition.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Kataria surname was Rao Karan Singh Kataria, a Rajput chieftain who played a pivotal role in the defense of the Jaipur region against invading forces. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition as a valiant warrior and defender of his people.

Another prominent individual with the Kataria surname was Devi Singh Kataria, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century. His literary works, written in the Braj Bhasha dialect, contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the region's cultural heritage.

In more recent times, Guru Ghasidas Kataria, born in 1925, was a revered spiritual leader and social reformer from Chhattisgarh. He dedicated his life to uplifting marginalized communities and advocating for education and environmental conservation, earning him widespread respect and admiration.

While the Kataria surname has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by those who have migrated or descended from individuals bearing this name. However, the historical and cultural significance of the name remains deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, with a legacy that spans centuries of rich heritage and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kataria

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

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

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