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

Lakdawala, 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 Lakdawala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lakdawala in America

Lakdawala is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lakdawala surname appeared 160 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 Lakdawala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lakdawala 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 Lakdawala

The surname Lakdawala originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. It is believed to have derived from the word "lakh," which means a hundred thousand, and "dawala," which refers to a wealthy or prosperous person. The name's origins can be traced back to the 16th or 17th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the Lakdawala surname are found in historical documents from the region, such as land records and genealogical texts. It is likely that the name was initially associated with individuals who were involved in trade or commerce, as wealth and prosperity were often indicators of success in these fields.

One of the earliest known references to the Lakdawala name comes from the Mughal era, when a merchant named Shantidas Lakdawala was mentioned in a trading ledger from the city of Surat, dated to the late 17th century. This ledger detailed the transactions and business dealings of various merchants operating in the region at that time.

Another notable figure was Bapubhai Lakdawala, a prominent philanthropist and social reformer who lived in the early 20th century (1873-1956). He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities in Gujarat.

In the realm of literature, the Gujarati writer and poet Chandrakant Lakdawala (1927-2012) gained recognition for his contributions to the Gujarati language and his works that explored themes of social justice and human relationships.

The Lakdawala surname has also been associated with several accomplished individuals in the field of medicine. One such figure was Dr. Jayantilal Lakdawala (1909-1994), a renowned surgeon and medical educator who played a pivotal role in establishing modern surgical practices in India.

Another notable Lakdawala was Shantabhai Lakdawala (1919-2009), a prominent architect and urban planner who was responsible for designing numerous iconic buildings and urban development projects across Gujarat and other parts of India.

Over the centuries, the Lakdawala surname has become widely dispersed throughout India and other parts of the world, owing to migration and the diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the prosperous trading communities of Gujarat, where it emerged as a marker of wealth and success.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lakdawala

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

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

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