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

Raghu, 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 Raghu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raghu in America

Raghu is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raghu surname appeared 252 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 Raghu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raghu 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 Raghu

The surname RAGHU has its origins in India, where it is believed to have first emerged during the ancient Vedic period, around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Raghu," which means "the illustrious one" or "the glorious one."

The earliest recorded references to the name RAGHU can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. In the Ramayana, Raghu is the name of a legendary king from the Suryavansha dynasty, known for his valor, wisdom, and righteousness. The epic poem also mentions the Raghukula, or the lineage of Raghu, from which the name RAGHU is believed to have originated.

During the medieval period, the name RAGHU was prevalent among various Hindu communities, particularly in the northern and central regions of India. It was commonly used by members of the Brahmin and Kshatriya castes, who held influential positions in society and were known for their scholarly pursuits and administrative roles.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname RAGHU was Raghu Nath, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the unity of all existence.

Another notable figure with the surname RAGHU was Raghu Vira, a celebrated Indian historian, and archaeologist who lived from 1892 to 1963. He is renowned for his extensive research on ancient Indian history, particularly the Indus Valley Civilization and the Buddhist rock-cut caves at Ajanta and Ellora.

In the realm of literature, Raghu Rai, born in 1942, is a renowned Indian photographer and photojournalist. His work has been widely acclaimed for capturing the essence of Indian life and culture through his powerful and evocative images.

Raghu Pati Raghav, born in 1923, was a prominent Indian politician and social activist. He served as a member of the Indian Parliament and was actively involved in various social and political movements, including the struggle for Indian independence.

Lastly, Raghu Raj Singh, born in 1959, is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the revival and promotion of the Kathak dance form, which is one of the eight classical dance styles of India.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname RAGHU throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to Indian culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raghu

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

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

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