2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Razai
An Albanian surname possibly derived from a place name or occupational term.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Razai. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Razai surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Razai in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Razai, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 58.8%. The next largest groups are White (25.4%) and Two or More Races (14.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Razai
The surname RAZAI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Rajasthan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "raja," meaning "king" or "ruler," and is likely associated with members of the royal or aristocratic classes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RAZAI can be found in the Rajput chronicles of the 14th century, where it is mentioned in connection with a prominent warrior clan. The name was particularly prevalent among the Rathore and Sisodia clans of Rajasthan, who played a significant role in the region's history.
In the 16th century, the RAZAI surname is mentioned in the Akbarnama, a historical work commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This suggests that individuals bearing this name held positions of influence during the Mughal era.
Notable individuals with the RAZAI surname include Maharaja Rai Singh RAZAI (1608-1666), a prominent ruler of the Sisodia dynasty in Mewar, who was known for his valor and military prowess. Another prominent figure was Raja Fateh Singh RAZAI (1694-1751), a renowned warrior and ruler of the Sisodia clan in Udaipur.
During the 18th century, the RAZAI surname gained further prominence with figures such as Raja Bakhtawar Singh RAZAI (1742-1804), a powerful ruler of the Sisodia dynasty in Mewar, and Raja Dhiraj Singh RAZAI (1758-1808), a brave warrior and ruler of the Rathore clan in Jodhpur.
The name RAZAI is also associated with several historical places in Rajasthan, such as the RAZAI Fort, a magnificent fortification built by the Sisodia rulers in the 15th century, and the RAZAI Palace, a grand palace located in Udaipur, which served as the residence of the RAZAI clan for generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Razai
Among Census respondents with the surname Razai, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 58.8%. The next largest groups are White (25.4%) and Two or More Races (14.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Razai bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Razai surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander58.8% · 67
- White25.4% · 29
- Two or more races14.0% · 16
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Razai
Razai appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,133 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Up 6,133 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Razai surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #146,495 | 4.0% |
| Count | 107 | 114 | 6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Razai bearers went from 107 to 114 (+6.5% change). The surname moved up 6,133 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #146,495.
FAQ
Razai surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Razai?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Razai. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Razai?
Razai ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Razai. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Razai.
Has Razai become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Razai went from 107 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 7 (+6.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Razai?
Among Census respondents with the surname Razai, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 58.8%. The next largest groups are White (25.4%) and Two or More Races (14.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Razai in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.8% (67 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Razai appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (58.8%), White (25.4%), Two or More Races (14.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Razai (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Razai mean?
An Albanian surname possibly derived from a place name or occupational term. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Razai (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Razai?
You can see how many people have the last name Razai on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.