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

Rajesh, 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 Rajesh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rajesh in America

Rajesh is the 29366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rajesh surname appeared 805 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 Rajesh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rajesh 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 Rajesh

The surname Rajesh originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly from the northern regions of the country. It is a Hindu name that can be traced back to the Sanskrit language. The name Rajesh is derived from the words "Raja" meaning king or ruler, and "Ish" meaning lord or master. Together, the name Rajesh translates to "the lord of kings" or "the king of kings."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rajesh can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts dating back to the 5th century AD. It was commonly used by members of the royal and aristocratic families, as well as by those associated with positions of power and authority.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Rajesh was Raja Rajesh Chandra, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century AD. He was widely respected for his contributions to the fields of philosophy, literature, and Sanskrit studies.

During the medieval period, the surname Rajesh gained prominence among the ruling dynasties of various kingdoms in northern India. Notable figures included Maharaja Rajesh Singh, a powerful ruler of the Rajput clan who reigned over a vast territory in the 12th century.

In the 16th century, a renowned poet and dramatist named Rajesh Kaviraj gained recognition for his literary works, which were widely celebrated for their poetic brilliance and cultural significance.

The name Rajesh continued to be associated with influential families and individuals throughout the centuries. In the 18th century, Rajesh Narayan Bhatt, a prominent mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the calculation of planetary movements.

Another notable figure was Rajesh Chandra Dutt, a prominent social reformer and writer who lived in the 19th century. He was a pioneer in advocating for women's rights and education in India and played a crucial role in shaping the social and cultural landscape of his time.

While the surname Rajesh has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, from academia and literature to politics and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rajesh

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

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

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