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

Rajkumar, 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 Rajkumar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rajkumar in America

Rajkumar is the 28131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rajkumar surname appeared 851 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 Rajkumar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rajkumar 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 Rajkumar

The surname RAJKUMAR has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of the country. It traces its roots back to the era of princely states and royal dynasties that ruled over various regions of India during medieval times.

The name RAJKUMAR is a combination of two Sanskrit words - "Raja," meaning king or ruler, and "Kumar," which translates to prince or son of a ruler. This surname was originally bestowed upon the male offspring of royal families, signifying their status as princes or heirs to the throne.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RAJKUMAR can be found in the chronicles of the Rajput clans, known for their valor and warrior traditions. Several historical texts and manuscripts from the 12th to 16th centuries mention individuals bearing this surname, often in connection with their lineage and royal ancestry.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named RAJKUMAR Singh was a prominent ruler of the Rathor clan, known for his military prowess and his role in expanding the territories under his control. He lived from 1532 to 1582 and is celebrated in various folk tales and ballads of the region.

Another prominent individual with the surname RAJKUMAR was Maharaja RAJKUMAR Singh, who ruled over the princely state of Rewa in central India during the 18th century. His reign, which lasted from 1768 to 1834, was marked by significant administrative reforms and the promotion of cultural and literary pursuits within his kingdom.

During the British Raj in India, several royal families continued to use the surname RAJKUMAR, maintaining their ancestral connections to the former princely states. One such notable figure was RAJKUMAR Shri Bhawani Singh, who served as the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Ratlam from 1894 until his death in 1948.

Beyond the royal lineages, the surname RAJKUMAR has also been adopted by other communities over time, often as a mark of respect or to signify a connection to the ancient royal traditions of the region. However, the historical roots of this surname remain deeply intertwined with the princely states and the ruling dynasties of India's rich and varied past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rajkumar

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

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

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