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

Raheja, 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 Raheja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raheja in America

Raheja is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raheja surname appeared 212 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 Raheja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raheja 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 Raheja

The surname Raheja originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, where the word "rahu" refers to a celestial body or the ascending node of the moon. The suffix "ja" is commonly found in many Indian surnames, indicating lineage or family origin.

The earliest known records of the Raheja surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire era. It is mentioned in various historical documents and manuscripts from that period, often associated with individuals involved in trade, commerce, or administrative roles within the empire.

One of the earliest notable figures with the Raheja surname was Rai Bahadur Gokuldas Raheja, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1858 in Rajasthan and is known for his significant contributions to education and social welfare initiatives in the region.

Another prominent individual with the Raheja surname was Lala Narayandas Raheja, a successful businessman and industrialist from Rajasthan who lived from 1877 to 1948. He established several successful business ventures, including textile mills and trading companies, and was also involved in philanthropic activities.

In the early 20th century, Shri Chandmal Raheja, born in 1901 in Rajasthan, was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He actively participated in the non-violent civil disobedience campaigns led by Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the freedom struggle.

The Raheja family has also been associated with various place names and regions within India. For instance, the town of Rahejapur in Rajasthan is believed to have derived its name from the Raheja community that settled in the area. Additionally, the Raheja Colony in Delhi, a residential area developed in the 1960s, bears the family name.

In more recent times, the Raheja family has become known for their business ventures, particularly in the real estate and hospitality sectors. The K Raheja Corp, founded by Chandru Lachmandas Raheja in the 1950s, is one of the largest and most prominent real estate developers in India, with projects spanning across various cities.

While the Raheja surname has its origins in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical and cultural significance of this surname remains deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, with its lineage spanning several centuries and its association with notable figures and places throughout the region's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raheja

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

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

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