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

Kukreja, 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 Kukreja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kukreja in America

Kukreja is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kukreja surname appeared 373 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 Kukreja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kukreja 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 Kukreja

The surname KUKREJA originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of modern-day India and Pakistan. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kaukreja," which means "a person belonging to the Kaukreja caste or community."

Historically, the KUKREJA name was associated with certain occupational groups, such as traders, merchants, and businessmen. Many KUKREJAs were engaged in the textile trade, dealing in fabrics and clothing materials. Some records suggest that members of this community played a significant role in the economic and commercial activities of the region during the Mughal era.

One of the earliest known mentions of the KUKREJA surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text contains records of various communities, including the KUKREJAs, providing insights into their social and economic status during that period.

In the 17th century, a notable KUKREJA was Lala Bansidhar KUKREJA, a wealthy merchant and businessman from the city of Lahore (now in Pakistan). He was influential in trade circles and is said to have established several successful commercial ventures in the region.

During the 18th century, the KUKREJA community continued to flourish, particularly in the areas of modern-day Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana in India. One prominent figure from this time was Diwan Shiv Narain KUKREJA, a renowned administrator who served as the Prime Minister of the princely state of Jaipur in the late 1700s.

In the 19th century, the KUKREJA name gained further recognition with individuals like Lala Bansi Dhar KUKREJA (1812-1892), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Lahore. He established several educational institutions and contributed significantly to the social and cultural development of the region.

Another notable KUKREJA from this period was Rai Bahadur Diwan Hari Chand KUKREJA (1852-1924), a distinguished lawyer and judge who served in the judicial system of British India. He was highly respected for his legal acumen and commitment to justice.

As the KUKREJA community spread across different parts of India and Pakistan, the name underwent various spellings and regional variations, such as KUKREJA, KUKREJA, and KUKREJA, among others. However, the core meaning and origin remained consistent, reflecting the rich history and legacy of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kukreja

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

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

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