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

Rajo, 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 Rajo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rajo in America

Rajo is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rajo surname appeared 129 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 Rajo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rajo 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 Rajo

The surname RAJO has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. The name is believed to have originated sometime in the 12th or 13th century CE, during the rule of the Delhi Sultanate.

RAJO is derived from the Sanskrit word "Raja," which means "king" or "ruler." It is likely that the surname was initially bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or were associated with royal lineages. The name's connection to royalty and nobility is a common thread throughout its history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RAJO can be found in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the medieval period. There are references to individuals bearing this surname in various court records and historical documents from the Delhi Sultanate era.

The earliest known bearer of the surname RAJO was Malik Rajo, a prominent military leader and courtier who served under the Delhi Sultan Balban in the 13th century. He played a significant role in several military campaigns and was highly regarded for his valor and strategic skills.

Another notable figure was Rani Rajo Devi, a 16th-century queen consort of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. She was known for her courage and determination during the siege of Chittorgarh Fort, where she chose to sacrifice her life rather than surrender to the Mughal forces.

In the 18th century, Raja Ram Rajo was a distinguished poet and scholar from Rajasthan. His literary works, including poetry collections and treatises on various subjects, earned him widespread acclaim and recognition among his contemporaries.

The name RAJO is also associated with several place names in the Indian subcontinent. For instance, Rajo Goth is a village in the Tharparkar district of Sindh, Pakistan, and Rajo Ki Mandi is a historic market area in the city of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.

Throughout history, numerous individuals with the surname RAJO have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, military, arts, and literature. Some notable examples include Shri Rajo Singh Rathore, a 20th-century politician and social reformer from Rajasthan, India, and Ustad Rajo Khan, a renowned classical musician and tabla maestro from Pakistan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rajo

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

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

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