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

Nishita, 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 Nishita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nishita in America

Nishita is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nishita surname appeared 109 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 Nishita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nishita 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 Nishita

The surname Nishita has its origins in India, where it can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language. It is derived from the word 'nishith,' which means 'night' or 'darkness.' This suggests that the name may have been given to families or individuals who worked at night or lived in areas where darkness prevailed for extended periods.

In the Hindu tradition, Nishita is also associated with the personification of night, often depicted as a goddess or divine feminine energy. This connection to the night and celestial bodies may have contributed to the development of the surname among certain communities or castes.

The earliest known records of the surname Nishita can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time period or specific region where the name first emerged, given the vast geographical and cultural diversity of India.

One notable individual with the surname Nishita was Nishita Goswami, a renowned 16th-century Vaishnava saint and spiritual leader from the Nadia district of West Bengal. He played a significant role in the Bhakti movement and the propagation of devotional poetry and songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Nishita was Nishita Devi, a 17th-century queen and consort of Raja Pratap Narayan of the Ahom kingdom in present-day Assam. She is remembered for her patronage of arts, culture, and literary works during her reign.

In the realm of literature, Nishita Purandare was a prominent Marathi author and poet who lived in the early 20th century. Her works explored themes of social justice, women's empowerment, and the preservation of cultural heritage. She was widely acclaimed for her contributions to Marathi literature.

Nishita Naik was a notable freedom fighter from the state of Goa, India, who actively participated in the struggle for independence from Portuguese rule. She played a crucial role in the Goa liberation movement and was recognized for her courage and dedication to the cause.

Lastly, Nishita Jain was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the late 20th century. She was renowned for her expertise in various dance forms, including Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi, and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of India's rich dance heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nishita

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

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

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