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

Shivji, 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 Shivji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shivji in America

Shivji is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shivji surname appeared 118 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 Shivji.

The history of the last name Shivji

The surname "SHIVJI" originates from India, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Shiva" and "Ji," which together translate to "Revered Shiva," referring to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The name was commonly found among communities in the western and northern regions of India, particularly Gujarat and Rajasthan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SHIVJI" can be found in the historical records of the Maratha Empire, where a prominent figure named Shivji Rao Holkar (1693-1767) served as a commander in the army of Peshwa Baji Rao I. He later established his own kingdom in the Malwa region of central India.

Another notable individual bearing the surname "SHIVJI" was Shivji Krishnaji Bava Saheb (1835-1906), a prominent social reformer and educationist from the princely state of Baroda (now Gujarat). He played a pivotal role in establishing educational institutions and promoting social reforms during the late 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the name "SHIVJI" is associated with Shivji Maharaj (1828-1878), a renowned Gujarati poet and spiritual leader who authored several influential works, including the epic poem "Shri Haricharitramrut Sagar."

The surname "SHIVJI" has also been present in the academic and intellectual circles of India. One such figure was Shivji Nath Shastri (1889-1971), a distinguished scholar of Sanskrit literature and the founder of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute in Vancouver, Canada.

In the field of art and culture, the name "SHIVJI" is linked to Shivji Vishnu Mavji (1909-1986), a celebrated painter and sculptor from Gujarat, known for his vibrant depictions of rural life and traditional Indian themes.

While the surname "SHIVJI" has its roots in India, over time, it has spread to other regions due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich cultural and historical significance of this surname within the Indian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shivji

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

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

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