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

Kshatriya, 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 Kshatriya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kshatriya in America

Kshatriya is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kshatriya surname appeared 120 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 Kshatriya.

The history of the last name Kshatriya

The surname "KSHATRIYA" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Hindu traditions and social structure. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kshatriya," which refers to the warrior or ruling class within the traditional varna system of Hinduism.

The name KSHATRIYA can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, where the kshatriya varna is described as one of the four major social classes. The kshatriyas were considered rulers, warriors, and administrators, responsible for protecting the people and maintaining law and order.

In the early eras of Indian history, the KSHATRIYA surname was associated with ruling dynasties and warrior clans. The name appeared in various historical records, including inscriptions, chronicles, and literature documenting the exploits and lineages of these powerful families.

One of the earliest known bearers of the KSHATRIYA surname was King Chandragupta Maurya, who founded the Maurya Empire in the 4th century BCE. Another prominent figure was Maharana Pratap Singh I, a kshatriya ruler of Mewar who fiercely resisted the Mughal Empire in the 16th century.

Over time, the KSHATRIYA surname spread across different regions of India, with various spelling variations and regional variations. In some areas, the name was associated with specific place names or clan affiliations, such as the Kshatriya Rajputs of Rajasthan or the Kshatriya Nayars of Kerala.

Other notable individuals bearing the KSHATRIYA surname include Raj Singh Kshatriya, a 19th-century Indian independence activist; Keshav Prasad Kshatriya, a 20th-century Indian politician and freedom fighter; and Bhagwati Prasad Kshatriya, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author from the 19th century.

While the KSHATRIYA surname has its roots in the ancient Hindu social system, it has evolved over centuries and is now found among various communities and regions across the Indian subcontinent, reflecting the rich diversity and historical significance of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kshatriya

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

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 Kshatriya 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.

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

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