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

Rajbhandari, 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 Rajbhandari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rajbhandari in America

Rajbhandari is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rajbhandari surname appeared 214 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 Rajbhandari.

The history of the last name Rajbhandari

The surname Rajbhandari has its origins in Nepal, and it can be traced back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Nepali words "Raja" meaning king or ruler, and "Bhandari" which refers to a person who was responsible for storing and managing the royal treasury.

In ancient times, the Rajbhandari family held a prominent position in the royal courts of various Nepali kingdoms. They were entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the royal wealth and valuables. The earliest recorded mention of the name can be found in the Gopalraj Vamshavali, a chronicle of Nepali rulers dating back to the 14th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Rajbhandari was Shree Ranajit Rajbhandari, who served as the royal treasurer during the reign of King Jayasthiti Malla in the 16th century. His son, Shree Dhanavajra Rajbhandari, continued in the same role and is mentioned in several historical texts from that era.

In the 18th century, Shree Krishnalal Rajbhandari held the position of the chief treasurer and advisor to King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern-day Nepal. His contributions were instrumental in the unification of the various Nepali kingdoms into a single nation.

Another notable figure was Shree Bhimsen Rajbhandari, who lived in the 19th century and served as the prime minister of Nepal during the reign of King Rajendra Bikram Shah. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in strengthening Nepal's relations with neighboring countries.

During the Rana regime, which lasted from 1846 to 1951, several members of the Rajbhandari family held influential positions in the government and the royal court. One such individual was Shree Khadga Rajbhandari, who served as the governor of western Nepal in the late 19th century.

While the surname Rajbhandari has its roots in Nepal, over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have migrated to various parts of the world, contributing to the cultural and socio-economic fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rajbhandari

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

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

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