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

Rathore, 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 Rathore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rathore in America

Rathore is the 35203rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rathore surname appeared 640 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 Rathore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rathore 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 Rathore

The surname Rathore is of Indian origin, specifically from the Rajput clan of Rajasthan. It traces its roots back to the 6th century CE when the Rathors, a Rajput clan, established control over the region now known as Marwar.

The name Rathore is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Rathavara,' which means 'the best among the charioteers.' This connection to charioteers and warriors reflects the martial tradition of the Rajput clans, who were known for their valor and military prowess.

One of the earliest mentions of the Rathore clan can be found in the epic poem 'Prithviraj Raso,' which narrates the life and exploits of the legendary Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan, who ruled in the 12th century. The poem mentions the Rathores as allies of Prithviraj in his battles against the invading Muslim forces.

The Rathores played a significant role in the history of Rajasthan, establishing several principalities and ruling over territories such as Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Kishangarh. Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur in the 15th century, was a prominent figure from the Rathore clan. His descendants, known as the Rathore Rajputs, ruled over Jodhpur until the integration of princely states into the Indian Union in 1949.

Other notable individuals with the Rathore surname include:

1. Maharaja Ganga Singh (1880-1943), the ruler of Bikaner state and a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.
2. Maharaja Umed Singh II (1837-1884), the ruler of Jodhpur state and a renowned patron of art and architecture.
3. General Rajendra Singh Rathore (1917-1994), a decorated soldier in the Indian Army who served in World War II and the Indo-Pakistani wars.
4. Maharaja Man Singh Rathore (1638-1714), the ruler of Jodhpur and a skilled military commander who expanded the Rathore territories.
5. Maharaja Sumer Singh Rathore (1499-1544), the ruler of Jodhpur and a brave warrior who led his forces in several battles against the Mughal Empire.

Over the centuries, the Rathore surname has become associated with valor, military prowess, and a rich historical legacy in Rajasthan and broader regions of India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rathore

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

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

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