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

Radia, 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 Radia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Radia in America

Radia is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Radia surname appeared 147 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 Radia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Radia 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 Radia

The surname Radia is believed to have its origins in India, particularly in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to have emerged around the 16th century, although its precise derivation is uncertain. Some scholars suggest that it may be derived from the Sanskrit word "radi," which means "rays" or "radiance," potentially alluding to the sun or celestial bodies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Radia can be found in a historical document from the Mughal Empire, dated circa 1580. This document mentions a person named Radia Khan, who was a military commander serving under the Mughal ruler Akbar the Great. Unfortunately, not much is known about this individual's life or achievements beyond this brief mention.

In the 17th century, the name Radia appeared in several legal documents and land records from the region of Punjab, which was then under the rule of the Mughal Empire. These records suggest that the name was associated with landowners and affluent families during that period.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Radia Singh rose to prominence as a military leader and administrator in the court of the Maratha Empire. Born in 1725, Radia Singh was known for his strategic acumen and loyalty to the Maratha ruler Shivaji II. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was highly respected for his leadership skills.

In the 19th century, the name Radia gained further recognition through the contributions of Radia Prasad Mukherjee, a renowned Indian scholar and linguist. Born in 1825 in Bengal, Mukherjee dedicated his life to the study and preservation of Sanskrit literature and ancient Indian texts. His extensive writings and translations helped to preserve India's rich linguistic heritage.

Another prominent individual with the surname Radia was Radia Bai, a celebrated Indian courtesan and poet who lived in the late 19th century. Born in 1856 in Uttar Pradesh, Radia Bai was renowned for her exceptional beauty, wit, and literary talent. Her poetry, often written in the Urdu and Braj Bhasha languages, explored themes of love, desire, and the human condition.

It is worth noting that while the surname Radia has its roots in India, it has since been adopted and used by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and nationalities, particularly those with ancestral ties to the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Radia

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

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

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