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

Katra, 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 Katra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katra in America

Katra is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katra surname appeared 163 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 Katra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Katra 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 Katra

The surname KATRA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "katra," which means "market" or "trading center."

In ancient times, the name was associated with individuals involved in trade and commerce, often referring to merchants or traders who operated in the bustling markets of the region. The earliest known records of the name KATRA can be found in historical documents from the Mughal era, such as tax records and land registries.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the name KATRA is in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text references a locality known as "Katra Mundi," which was likely a prominent market town during that period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname KATRA was Rai Katra Mal, a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Lahore (now in modern-day Pakistan). He was influential in the local administration and is said to have contributed significantly to the development of the region's trade and infrastructure.

Another prominent individual with the surname KATRA was Diwan Katra Chand, a high-ranking official in the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the powerful ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. Katra Chand was known for his administrative skills and played a crucial role in the management of the empire's finances.

In the realm of literature, one notable figure with the surname KATRA was Pandit Katra Prasad Narain, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the 18th century. His works, including commentaries on ancient Hindu texts, were widely celebrated and contributed to the preservation of traditional knowledge.

The name KATRA was also associated with certain place names in the region, such as Katra Brahmanan, a historic town in present-day Himachal Pradesh, India. The name likely referred to a settlement or market area where the KATRA community resided or conducted their trade activities.

While the surname KATRA has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Punjab region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katra

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

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

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