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

Raje, 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 Raje surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raje in America

Raje is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raje surname appeared 176 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 Raje.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raje 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 Raje

The surname RAJE has its origins in India, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Raja," meaning "king" or "ruler." This suggests that the name may have been associated with royalty or nobility in ancient India.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name RAJE can be found in the chronicles of the Maratha Empire, which ruled parts of the Indian subcontinent in the 17th and 18th centuries. During this time, the RAJE surname was prevalent among the warrior class and landowners in the region.

In the 18th century, the RAJE family held significant influence in the state of Rajasthan, particularly in the city of Jodhpur. Several members of the family served as advisors and ministers to the Maharaja of Jodhpur, playing a crucial role in the administration of the region.

One notable figure in the history of the RAJE surname was Rao Bhupal Singh Raje, who lived from 1779 to 1835. He was a prominent military leader and statesman in the service of the Maratha Empire, known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with the surname RAJE was Maharaja Gaj Singh Raje, who ruled the princely state of Jodhpur from 1895 to 1911. He was widely recognized for his efforts in modernizing the state and promoting education and social reforms.

In the early 20th century, the RAJE family continued to hold influential positions in various parts of India. Nawab Sir Liaqat Hayat Khan Raje, born in 1904, was a distinguished politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of the Princely State of Patiala.

While the surname RAJE has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its historical significance and connection to the ancient Indian nobility and warrior class remain an integral part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raje

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

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

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