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

Lahoti, 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 Lahoti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lahoti in America

Lahoti is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lahoti surname appeared 122 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 Lahoti.

The history of the last name Lahoti

The surname LAHOTI has its origins in India, believed to have emerged during the medieval period around the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "lah," meaning "to take or possess," and the suffix "oti," which denotes a caste or community.

The name LAHOTI was initially associated with a particular caste or community of individuals who were engaged in commercial activities or trade. Some historical records suggest that the name was prominent among merchant communities in regions such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

One of the earliest known references to the LAHOTI surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions the name in the context of traders and merchants who were active during that era.

The earliest recorded individual bearing the LAHOTI surname is believed to be Shri Dharmadasa LAHOTI, a renowned merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 14th century in the city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. He is credited with establishing several educational institutions and contributing to the development of the region.

Another notable figure with the LAHOTI surname was Shri Kalidas LAHOTI, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. His literary works, which focused on philosophy and spirituality, have been widely studied and appreciated.

In the 18th century, the LAHOTI family played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Shri Ratan LAHOTI, a successful textile merchant, is remembered for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the local community.

During the 19th century, the LAHOTI surname gained further prominence with individuals like Shri Harkhu LAHOTI, a renowned educationist who established several schools and colleges in the region of Kutch, Gujarat.

The LAHOTI surname has also been associated with several place names, such as Lahotipura, a town located in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, and Lahotibari, a locality in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lahoti

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

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

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