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

Randhawa, 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 Randhawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Randhawa in America

Randhawa is the 13627th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Randhawa surname appeared 2,222 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Randhawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Randhawa 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 Randhawa

The surname Randhawa originated in the Punjab region of South Asia, specifically in present-day India and Pakistan. It is an ancient Punjabi name that can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the combination of two Punjabi words, "rand," meaning a warrior or soldier, and "hawa," meaning air or wind. Thus, the name Randhawa originally referred to a person who was swift and agile like the wind in battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Randhawa can be found in historical documents from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, the Randhawa clan was known as a prominent Jat community based in the present-day Punjab region. They were recognized for their military prowess and played a significant role in various battles and conflicts.

In the 18th century, the Randhawa clan gained prominence under the leadership of Bhai Bhagwan Singh Randhawa, who was a renowned warrior and commander. He led the Randhawa forces in several battles against the Afghan invaders and the Mughal rulers. Bhai Bhagwan Singh Randhawa's exploits and bravery were widely celebrated in Punjabi folklore and literature.

Another notable figure bearing the Randhawa surname was Rai Ahmad Khan Randhawa, a powerful chieftain who ruled over the Randhawa territory in the late 18th century. He was instrumental in establishing the Randhawa clan as a dominant force in the region and played a crucial role in the power dynamics of the time.

In the 19th century, the Randhawa surname appeared in various historical records and documents related to the Punjab region. During this period, the British colonial administration in India systematically documented and recorded the names and genealogies of prominent families and clans, including the Randhawas.

One distinguished individual with the Randhawa surname from this era was Sir Chhotu Ram Randhawa, a prominent politician and social reformer. He was born in 1881 and played a significant role in advocating for the rights and welfare of the peasant communities in Punjab. Sir Chhotu Ram Randhawa's contributions to the political and social landscape of Punjab earned him widespread recognition.

Other notable figures with the Randhawa surname include Bhai Vir Singh Randhawa, a renowned Punjabi writer and theologian from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Gurdial Singh Randhawa, a renowned botanist and environmentalist born in 1912, who made significant contributions to the field of plant ecology and conservation in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Randhawa

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

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

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