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

Rajabali, 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 Rajabali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rajabali in America

Rajabali is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rajabali surname appeared 130 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 Rajabali.

The history of the last name Rajabali

The surname RAJABALI originated in the Indian subcontinent and has its roots in the Persian language. The name is a combination of two words, "Raja" and "Ali," where "Raja" means "king" or "ruler" in Sanskrit and Hindi, and "Ali" is a common Arabic name that signifies "exalted" or "sublime."

The earliest recorded instances of the name RAJABALI can be traced back to the 16th century during the Mughal Empire in India. It is believed that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who held prestigious positions or had close associations with the ruling Mughal dynasty.

During the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605), several historical records mention individuals bearing the surname RAJABALI. One notable example is Rajabali Khan, a prominent military commander who served in Akbar's army and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

The name RAJABALI gained further prominence during the 18th century, particularly in the regions of present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh. Historical texts from this period mention several RAJABALI individuals who held influential positions in the administration and judiciary of the Bengal Subah (province) under the Mughal Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RAJABALI can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century Persian manuscript that documented the administrative and financial affairs of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Akbar. This manuscript mentions a few individuals with the surname RAJABALI who were employed in various administrative capacities.

Notable individuals with the surname RAJABALI throughout history include:

1. Rajabali Khan (c. 1550-1610), a military commander during the reign of Akbar, known for his bravery and strategic skills in various military campaigns.
2. Rajabali Choudhury (c. 1720-1790), a prominent landowner and influential figure in the Bengal region during the late Mughal period.
3. Rajabali Begum (c. 1780-1840), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the Bengal region, known for her contributions to education and charitable causes.
4. Rajabali Ghosh (1875-1945), a renowned Bengali writer, poet, and intellectual who played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance movement.
5. Rajabali Molla (1920-1992), a prominent Bangladeshi politician and freedom fighter who fought for the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan.

The surname RAJABALI has endured through the centuries, and its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage and historical tapestry of the Indian subcontinent, intertwined with Persian and Arabic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rajabali

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

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

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