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

Sahota, 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 Sahota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sahota in America

Sahota is the 19223rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sahota surname appeared 1,412 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 Sahota.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sahota 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 Sahota

The surname Sahota originated from the Indian subcontinent, with its roots traced back to the Punjab region. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "sahaya," which means "helper" or "companion." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when surnames became more prevalent in the region.

One of the earliest known references to the Sahota name can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This historical record mentions individuals with the surname Sahota serving in various capacities within the imperial administration.

The Sahota surname has also been associated with certain village or town names in the Punjab region, such as Sahota Kalan and Sahota Khurd. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

Prominent historical figures bearing the Sahota surname include Bhai Sahota, a revered Sikh warrior who lived during the 17th century and participated in numerous battles against the Mughal forces. Another notable individual was Bhai Mani Singh Sahota (1644-1734), a renowned Sikh scholar and scribe who played a crucial role in compiling and preserving the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.

In the 19th century, Sardar Sham Singh Sahota (1822-1887) was a prominent figure in the Sikh Empire, serving as a general under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was known for his bravery and military prowess in various campaigns against the British forces.

During the early 20th century, Sardar Bahadur Sir Sundar Singh Sahota (1872-1942) was a distinguished politician and philanthropist. He served as a member of the Legislative Council of Punjab and was widely respected for his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives.

Over the centuries, the Sahota surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, scholars, politicians, and community leaders, reflecting the diverse historical background and significance of this name in the Punjab region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sahota

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

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

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