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

Kaushal, 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 Kaushal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaushal in America

Kaushal is the 31824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaushal surname appeared 725 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 Kaushal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaushal 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 Kaushal

The surname KAUSHAL is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kaushal' which means skill or talent. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

The name KAUSHAL can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to describe individuals who possessed exceptional skills or talents in various fields, such as arts, crafts, warfare, or religious practices. It was a title bestowed upon those who excelled in their respective professions or vocations.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name KAUSHAL can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, the character Kaushalya is mentioned as the principal wife of King Dasharatha and the mother of Lord Rama, one of the central figures in Hindu mythology.

During the medieval period, the name KAUSHAL gained prominence among the warrior and ruling classes in northern India. Historical records from this time period mention several individuals bearing this surname who held significant positions in the royal courts and military organizations of various kingdoms and empires.

One notable figure was Raja Kaushal Singh (1616-1671), a ruler of the princely state of Jaipur in Rajasthan. He was renowned for his military prowess and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Jaipur kingdom during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Another prominent individual was Pandit Kaushal Kishore (1765-1835), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He authored several literary works and was highly respected for his profound knowledge of Hindu philosophy and religious texts.

In more recent times, Kaushal Vikas Sharma (1919-2002) was a renowned Indian diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of several states, including Rajasthan, Bihar, and West Bengal. He was also a member of the Indian Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the Government of India.

Kaushal Nath (born 1947) is a prominent Indian politician and former Member of Parliament. He has served as the President of the Indian National Congress party and has held several key positions in the central and state governments.

Kaushal Arora (born 1978) is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular food delivery platform, Zomato. He has been instrumental in the growth and success of the company, which has expanded its operations to several countries across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaushal

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

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

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