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

Nitu, 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 Nitu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nitu in America

Nitu is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nitu surname appeared 127 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 Nitu.

The history of the last name Nitu

The surname NITU has its origins in India, specifically in the northern region of Punjab. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Nith," which means "leader" or "chief." The name can be traced back to the 12th century during the medieval period in the Indian subcontinent.

NITU is closely associated with the warrior class or the Kshatriyas in ancient Indian society. It was commonly used as a title for those who held positions of leadership or authority within their communities. The earliest recorded instances of the name appear in various historical texts and manuscripts from the region, such as the "Puranas" and the "Mahabharata."

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname NITU was Maharaja Nitu Singh, a prominent ruler of the Nitu dynasty, who lived in the 14th century. His reign was marked by significant territorial expansions and military conquests. Another notable figure was Rani Nitu Devi, a 16th-century queen known for her patronage of arts and literature.

In the 17th century, the name NITU was also associated with a prominent family of warriors in the princely state of Patiala. The Nitu clan played a crucial role in the region's defense against foreign invaders and gained recognition for their valor and loyalty.

Over the centuries, the name NITU has been linked to several historical figures, including:

1. Baba Nitu Das (1460-1536), a renowned spiritual leader and mystic revered for his teachings on devotion and humility.
2. Dewan Nitu Mal (1680-1745), a prominent statesman and administrator who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
3. Sardar Nitu Singh (1720-1783), a distinguished military commander known for his bravery in battles against the Afghan invaders.
4. Raja Nitu Pal Singh (1850-1923), a respected ruler and patron of the arts, who commissioned several architectural marvels in his kingdom.
5. Maharani Nitu Kaur (1875-1947), a philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to women's education and empowerment.

The name NITU has also been associated with various place names in the region, such as Nitunagar, Nitupura, and Nitupuri, which were named after historical figures or events related to the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nitu

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

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

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