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

Saluja, 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 Saluja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saluja in America

Saluja is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saluja surname appeared 394 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 Saluja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saluja 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 Saluja

The surname Saluja originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "shaluka," which means "arrow" or "dart." This suggests that the name might have been associated with skilled archers or warriors in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saluja can be found in the Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem composed in the 12th century that narrates the life of the renowned Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan. The poem mentions a prominent warrior named Saluja who fought alongside Prithviraj in his battles against the invading Muslim forces.

During the medieval period, the Saluja clan was known to be influential landowners and chieftains in various parts of northern India. Historical records indicate that they held significant territories and wielded considerable power in regions such as Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Saluja Daud Khan rose to prominence as a military commander under the Mughal emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his valor and strategic acumen.

Another prominent individual from the Saluja lineage was Raja Saluja, who ruled over the princely state of Bharatpur in the 18th century. He was celebrated for his administrative skills and patronage of the arts and architecture, contributing to the cultural and economic development of the region.

Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Dr. Bhagwan Das Saluja, born in 1897, was a renowned educationist and social reformer who dedicated his life to promoting education and uplifting underprivileged communities in India. He established several educational institutions and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions.

While the surname Saluja is predominantly found in the northern regions of India and Pakistan, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Saluja, Salooja, and Saluja, reflecting regional linguistic influences and adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saluja

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

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

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