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

Rathod, 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 Rathod surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rathod in America

Rathod is the 24702nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rathod surname appeared 1,010 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 Rathod.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rathod 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 Rathod

The surname RATHOD is of Indian origin, specifically from the Rajput community of western India. It traces its roots back to the medieval period, roughly between the 8th and 12th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Ratha," which means chariot or wagon, and "Hodh," which means conductor or driver. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to those who were skilled in handling chariots or wagons.

The earliest recorded instances of the name RATHOD can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. One notable mention is in the "Kumbalgarh Inscription" from the 15th century, which refers to a ruler named Rathod Rana Kumbha, who was known for his military prowess and architectural contributions.

During the 16th century, the RATHOD clan gained prominence as a ruling dynasty in the region of Marwar (now part of Rajasthan). Rao Viram Deo Rathod, born in 1541, was a renowned ruler who expanded the territory and fortified the city of Jodhpur. His son, Rao Udai Singh Rathod (1583-1595), continued the legacy and is credited with building the majestic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.

In the 17th century, Maharaja Gaj Singh Rathod (1619-1638) was a notable ruler who fought against the Mughal forces and played a pivotal role in preserving the independence of Marwar. Another famous RATHOD figure was Maharaja Jaswant Singh (1638-1678), who served as a distinguished military commander under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

The RATHOD surname has also been associated with various places and regions, such as Rathod Nagar in Gujarat, Rathod Kalan in Rajasthan, and Rathod Garh in Madhya Pradesh. These place names likely derived from the presence of RATHOD families or settlements in those areas.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have carried the RATHOD surname, including the 20th-century Indian politician and freedom fighter, Mohan Singh Rathod (1900-1967), and the contemporary Bollywood actor, Ranveer Singh Rathod, born in 1985.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rathod

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

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

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