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

Sehdev, 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 Sehdev surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sehdev in America

Sehdev is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sehdev surname appeared 133 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 Sehdev.

The history of the last name Sehdev

The surname SEHDEV is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region of North India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

SEHDEV is a combination of two words from the Punjabi language – "seh" meaning lion, and "dev" meaning god or deity. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who was considered brave and courageous like a lion, or someone who was perceived as having divine or godly qualities.

The earliest known reference to the surname SEHDEV can be found in ancient Punjabi manuscripts and poetry from the 13th century. It is mentioned in the works of revered Punjabi poets and writers of that era, such as Bhai Gurdas and Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname SEHDEV was Bhai Sehdev Ji, a prominent Sikh scholar and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century. He was a close companion of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, and played a significant role in the compilation of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.

Another notable bearer of the SEHDEV surname was Maharaja Sehdev Singh, a ruler of the princely state of Patiala in the late 18th century. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts in expanding the territory and influence of the Patiala kingdom.

In the late 19th century, a prominent figure named Sehdev Mal Jain made significant contributions to the field of education in Punjab. He established several schools and institutions, promoting literacy and learning among the underprivileged sections of society.

During the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century, Sehdev Raj Sethi was a prominent freedom fighter and activist who participated in the non-violent resistance against British colonial rule. He was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the struggle for India's independence.

In more recent times, Sehdev Singh Sibia was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet who received numerous accolades for his literary works, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1974.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sehdev

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

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

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