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

Raut, 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 Raut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raut in America

Raut is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raut surname appeared 463 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 Raut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raut 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 Raut

The surname Raut originates from India, particularly the northern regions of the country. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rauta," which means "warrior" or "soldier." The name can be traced back to ancient times, when it was commonly used by members of the Kshatriya caste, known for their military prowess and valor.

During the medieval period, the Raut surname gained prominence among the ruling class and nobility. It was associated with individuals who held prominent positions in the armies of various kingdoms and empires that ruled over different parts of the Indian subcontinent. The name can be found in several historical records and manuscripts from that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raut can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian language document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions several individuals with the Raut surname who held important military positions in the Mughal Empire.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Raut surname was Raja Raut Singh, a prominent ruler of the Raut dynasty in present-day Rajasthan. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to establish a strong and prosperous kingdom.

Another notable individual with the Raut surname was Raut Devi Prasad Bahadur, a Nepalese military leader who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal and served as the commander-in-chief of the Nepalese army.

In more recent times, Bhanubhakta Raut (1801-1868) was a renowned Nepali poet and writer who is considered the father of modern Nepali literature. His contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Nepali language and culture are widely celebrated.

The Raut surname can also be found in various place names across India, such as Rautara, a town in Uttar Pradesh, and Rautpur, a village in Bihar. These place names likely originated from individuals or families with the Raut surname who settled in those areas or held significant influence over them.

While the Raut surname has its roots in northern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even to neighboring regions due to migration and cultural exchanges. However, the historical significance and the associations with military valor and leadership remain deeply ingrained in the name's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raut

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

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

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