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

Sajja, 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 Sajja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sajja in America

Sajja is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sajja surname appeared 188 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 Sajja.

The history of the last name Sajja

The surname "SAJJA" originated in India, particularly in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have its roots dating back to the 9th or 10th century AD, during the reign of the Chola dynasty. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sajja," which means "ready" or "prepared."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in ancient Tamil literary works, such as the Purananuru, a collection of poems from the Sangam period (300 BC – 300 AD). These works mention individuals with the name "Sajja," suggesting its widespread use among the Tamil population during that time.

In the 12th century, the Sajja surname appeared in inscriptions and records of the Hoysala Empire, a prominent ruling dynasty in the present-day state of Karnataka. One notable figure was Sajja Bhupati, a minister and military commander who served under the Hoysala king Veera Ballala II (1173–1220 AD).

During the 14th century, the Sajja surname gained prominence in the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India. Sajja Narasimha Rao, a renowned warrior and general, is recorded as having led the Vijayanagara armies in several battles against the Bahmani Sultanate.

In the 16th century, the Sajja surname was associated with the Nayak dynasty of Madurai, a regional power in Tamil Nadu. Sajja Venkata Krishnappa Nayak (1560–1609 AD) was a notable ruler who patronized art, literature, and architecture during his reign.

Other notable individuals with the Sajja surname include Sajja Narayana Gajapati (1530–1572 AD), a king of the Gajapati Kingdom in present-day Odisha, and Sajja Govinda Raju (1650–1720 AD), a prominent scholar and poet in the court of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda.

While the surname has its roots in southern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, with individuals of Indian origin carrying the name Sajja residing in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sajja

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

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

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