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

Lokhandwala, 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 Lokhandwala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lokhandwala in America

Lokhandwala is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lokhandwala surname appeared 244 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 Lokhandwala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lokhandwala 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 Lokhandwala

The surname Lokhandwala originates from India, specifically the state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, and is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Lokha' meaning location or place, and 'Andwala' meaning a person belonging to or residing in a particular place.

The name Lokhandwala is closely associated with the town of Lokhandwala, located in the Thane district of Maharashtra. This town was likely named after an individual or family who settled in the area during the medieval period. Historical records suggest that the Lokhandwala clan played a significant role in the region's development and governance.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Lokhandwala can be found in the Bakhars, which are medieval chronicles documenting the history of the Maratha Empire. These records indicate that a family bearing this surname held influential positions in the court of the Maratha rulers during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Notable individuals with the surname Lokhandwala include Malhar Rao Lokhandwala (1670-1743), a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I. Another is Govind Rao Lokhandwala (1725-1789), a respected scholar and advisor to the Maratha rulers.

Towards the end of the 18th century, the Lokhandwala family played a role in the establishment of the city of Pune, which was founded by the Maratha ruler Shivaji. The Lokhandwala Vada, a historic neighborhood in Pune, is named after this influential family.

In more recent times, Dharmendra Lokhandwala (1935-2012) was a prominent figure in the Indian construction industry and is credited with developing several residential and commercial projects in Mumbai.

Another notable individual with this surname is Satish Lokhandwala (born 1952), a successful businessman and philanthropist who has contributed significantly to the field of education and healthcare in India.

The Lokhandwala surname has also been associated with various place names in Maharashtra, such as Lokhandwala Village, Lokhandwala Complex, and Lokhandwala Township, further reinforcing its historical roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lokhandwala

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

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

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