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

Simha, 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 Simha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simha in America

Simha is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simha surname appeared 167 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 Simha.

The history of the last name Simha

The surname "SIMHA" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient period.

The name "SIMHA" is derived from the Sanskrit word "simha," which means "lion." It is likely that the surname was originally given to individuals who were known for their bravery, strength, or courage, qualities often associated with lions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SIMHA" can be found in ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas. These texts date back to several centuries BCE and mention individuals bearing this surname.

During the medieval period, the surname "SIMHA" was particularly prevalent in certain regions of India, such as the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It was often associated with the Kshatriya caste, which traditionally consisted of warriors and rulers.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname "SIMHA" include:

1. Adi Shankara (788-820 CE), a prominent Hindu philosopher and theologian who revived the Advaita Vedanta school of thought.
2. Simha Bhupala (10th century CE), a renowned king of the Chalukya dynasty who ruled over parts of present-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
3. Meera Simha (1498-1546 CE), a famous Hindu mystic and devotional poet who composed numerous bhajans (devotional songs) dedicated to Lord Krishna.
4. Kavi Simha (16th century CE), a celebrated poet and scholar from the Vijayanagara Empire, known for his works in Telugu and Sanskrit.
5. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE), a influential Hindu monk and philosopher who played a significant role in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world, was born Narendranath Simha.

The surname "SIMHA" has also been associated with various place names in India, such as Simhachalam, Simhagad, and Simhapuri, which may have been derived from the name or vice versa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simha

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

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

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