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

Raygada, 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 Raygada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raygada in America

Raygada is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raygada surname appeared 115 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 Raygada.

The history of the last name Raygada

The surname RAYGADA originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern regions of India during the medieval period. It is believed to have roots in the Sanskrit language, where "Raya" means king or ruler, and "Gada" refers to a mace or club, which was a traditional Indian weapon.

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the term "Raygada" was often used to describe warriors or rulers who wielded a mace, symbolizing their strength and authority. The name may have been adopted as a surname by families with ties to military or royal lineages in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RAYGADA surname can be found in historical records from the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. During this period, the name appeared in various administrative documents and inscriptions.

Notable individuals with the RAYGADA surname include Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529), a renowned ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire, who was known for his patronage of arts, literature, and architecture. Another prominent figure was Govinda Raygada (1648-1712), a military commander and strategist who played a crucial role in the defense of the Madurai Nayak kingdom against invading forces.

In the 18th century, the RAYGADA surname gained prominence in the princely state of Travancore (now part of Kerala), where several members of the ruling Raygada family held influential positions. One such figure was Rama Raygada (1756-1824), who served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of Travancore and oversaw significant administrative reforms.

During the British colonial period in India, the RAYGADA surname was also found among landowners and aristocratic families in regions like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Notably, Subramanya Raygada (1880-1954), a prominent lawyer and political activist, played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted India's constitution.

Throughout its history, the RAYGADA surname has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Raigada, Raygadda, and Raygadu, reflecting regional linguistic variations and orthographic changes over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raygada

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

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 Raygada 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.

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

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