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

Shinde, 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 Shinde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shinde in America

Shinde is the 33941st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shinde surname appeared 670 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 Shinde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shinde 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 Shinde

The surname SHINDE is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the region of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shindhe," which means "ocean" or "sea." The name is thought to have been adopted by individuals who lived near bodies of water or worked in maritime professions.

One of the earliest references to the SHINDE surname can be found in the Bakhars, which are historical records of the Maratha Empire dating back to the 17th century. These documents mention several individuals with the SHINDE surname, indicating that the name was well-established in the region during that time.

In the 18th century, the SHINDE surname gained prominence with the rise of the Shinde dynasty, a powerful Maratha clan that ruled over parts of central and western India. Mahadji Shinde, born in 1730 and died in 1794, was a renowned military commander and statesman who played a significant role in expanding the Maratha Empire.

Another notable figure with the SHINDE surname was Daji Shinde, born in 1752 and died in 1827. He was a Maratha ruler who governed the princely state of Gwalior and played a crucial role in the Third Anglo-Maratha War against the British East India Company.

In the 19th century, the SHINDE surname appeared in various records and manuscripts, such as the Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency, which documented the history and geography of the region. This suggests that the name was well-established and widespread across Maharashtra and neighboring areas.

One of the most famous individuals with the SHINDE surname in modern times is Sushil Kumar Shinde, born in 1941. He is a prominent Indian politician who served as the Minister of Home Affairs and the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, among other important positions.

In summary, the surname SHINDE has a rich history rooted in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the state of Maharashtra. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit words, and it gained prominence during the Maratha Empire, with several notable rulers and military leaders bearing this surname. Over the centuries, the SHINDE name has been well-documented in historical records and continues to be prevalent in India today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shinde

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Shinde, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!