2000
#70,052
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 261
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Kataria
A surname originating from India referring to the warrior Kshatriya caste.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 829 Americans carry the last name Kataria. That puts it at #33,851 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 413,455 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kataria surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Kataria with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
829
1 in 413,455
Census rank
#33,851
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
723
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 723 bearers of the surname Kataria in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 33851st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kataria, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.5%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kataria
Among Census respondents with the surname Kataria, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.5%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kataria bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kataria surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander92.5% · 669
- White4.1% · 30
- Two or more races1.9% · 14
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kataria
Kataria appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#43,006
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 503
+242 bearers (+92.7%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Up 27,046 places
2020
#33,851
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 723
+220 bearers (+43.7%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Up 9,155 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #70,052 | 261 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #43,006 | 503 | 0.17 | +242 bearers (+92.7%) | Up 27,046 places |
| 2020 | #33,851 | 723 | 0.24 | +220 bearers (+43.7%) | Up 9,155 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kataria surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,006 | #33,851 | 21.3% |
| Count | 503 | 723 | 43.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.24 | 42.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kataria bearers went from 503 to 723 (+43.7% change). The surname moved up 9,155 positions in the national ranking, going from #43,006 to #33,851.
FAQ
Kataria surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kataria?
Name Census estimates that about 829 living Americans carry the surname Kataria. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 413,455 residents.
How common is Kataria?
Kataria ranks #33,851 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 723 people with the surname Kataria. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (829), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.24 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kataria.
Has Kataria become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kataria went from 503 recorded bearers to 723. That is an increase of 220 (+43.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #43,006 to #33,851.
What does the Census say about the background of Kataria?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kataria, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 92.5%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kataria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (669 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kataria appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (92.5%), White (4.1%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kataria (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kataria mean?
A surname originating from India referring to the warrior Kshatriya caste. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kataria (0.24 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Kataria?
You can see how many people have the last name Kataria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.