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

Razdan, 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 Razdan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Razdan in America

Razdan is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Razdan surname appeared 187 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 Razdan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Razdan 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 Razdan

The surname Razdan is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Kashmir region. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "raza," which means "pleasure" or "delight." The suffix "-dan" is a common ending for many Indian surnames, often indicating profession or lineage.

Historical references to the name Razdan can be traced back to the 14th century, when the region of Kashmir was ruled by the Hindu Lohara dynasty. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with a particular family or clan during this era. However, concrete evidence of its earliest usage remains scarce.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Razdan can be found in the chronicles of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over parts of India from the 16th to the 19th century. Several individuals bearing the name are documented as having served in various administrative and military roles within the Mughal court.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Razdan Jagannath (1720-1792) emerged as a prominent scholar and poet in the Kashmir region. His works, written in Sanskrit and Persian, were widely celebrated and have been preserved to this day.

Another individual worth mentioning is Pandit Anand Koul Razdan (1825-1898), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author. He authored several texts on Hindu philosophy, grammar, and literature, which are still studied and referenced by scholars today.

In more recent history, Krishan Dev Razdan (1910-1984) was a distinguished Indian diplomat who served as the Indian ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union.

Additionally, the name Razdan has been associated with various places and localities within the Kashmir Valley. For instance, the village of Razdan, located in the Baramulla district, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, indicating a possible historical connection.

It is worth noting that while the surname Razdan has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical origins and significance of the name remain deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Kashmir region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Razdan

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

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

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