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

Ladha, 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 Ladha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladha in America

Ladha is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladha surname appeared 246 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 Ladha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ladha 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 Ladha

The surname LADHA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "laddu," which refers to a sweet ball-shaped dessert made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LADHA surname can be traced back to the 16th century, where it appears in historical records and manuscripts from the Marwar region of Rajasthan. It is speculated that the name may have been adopted by families involved in the production or trade of laddus, a popular delicacy in that region.

During the Mughal era, the LADHA name is mentioned in several court chronicles and administrative documents, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of influence and status within the imperial administration and nobility.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Bhaiji LADHA gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder, responsible for the construction of several notable structures, including the Bhaiji ki Baoli, a stepwell in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Another notable individual with the LADHA surname was Ranchhodji LADHA, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Surat, Gujarat, who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his generous contributions toward the establishment of educational institutions and social welfare initiatives.

In more recent history, Vinayak Damodar LADHA, born in 1920 and died in 2004, was a renowned Indian industrialist and philanthropist. He founded the Vinayak Group of Companies, which had diverse business interests in sectors such as textiles, engineering, and real estate.

Raghunath LADHA, born in 1932 and died in 2018, was a prominent figure in the Indian diamond industry. He was the founder and chairman of the Raghunath Group, a leading diamond trading and manufacturing company based in Mumbai.

While the LADHA surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical origins and significance of this name can be traced back to its association with the traditional sweet delicacy and the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladha

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

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

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