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

Raghubir, 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 Raghubir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raghubir in America

Raghubir is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raghubir surname appeared 137 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 Raghubir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raghubir 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 Raghubir

The surname Raghubir has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and present-day Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 8th and 12th centuries CE.

Raghubir is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit language, combining the words "Raghu" and "bir." "Raghu" is a reference to the renowned King Raghu, a legendary ruler from the epic Ramayana, known for his valor and righteousness. "Bir" means "brave" or "courageous" in Sanskrit.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Raghubir can be traced back to ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the Rajput clans of northern India. These Rajput warriors and nobles often adopted surnames that reflected their bravery, lineage, or association with legendary figures.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Raghubir was Raja Raghubir Singh, a Rajput ruler of the Bundela dynasty who reigned in the 16th century. His reign was marked by territorial expansions and military conquests, solidifying the Bundela presence in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Raghubir was Maharaja Raghubir Narayan Singh, who ruled the princely state of Rewa in central India during the 18th century. He was renowned for his patronage of arts, literature, and architecture, leaving behind a rich cultural legacy.

In the realm of literature, the name Raghubir is associated with the renowned 20th-century Urdu poet, Raghubir Sahay. Born in 1900 in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, his poetic works explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, earning him widespread acclaim.

The Raghubir surname has also been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, such as Raghubir Singh, an Indian photographer renowned for his documentation of urban life and architecture in India during the 20th century.

It is worth noting that the surname Raghubir has undergone minor variations in spelling over time, with alternative forms like Raghavir, Raghuvir, or Raghaveer being used in different regions and historical periods.

While the surname Raghubir has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich historical and cultural associations of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raghubir

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

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

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