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

Sisodia, 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 Sisodia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sisodia in America

Sisodia is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sisodia surname appeared 124 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 Sisodia.

The history of the last name Sisodia

The surname Sisodia originated from the Indian state of Rajasthan, particularly in the Mewar region, dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sishodiya," which refers to a branch of the Guhilot Rajput clan.

The Sisodia clan rose to prominence during the reign of Bappa Rawal, who established the Mewar dynasty in the 8th century. The name appears in several historical records, including the Khuman Raso, an epic poem written in the 16th century, which chronicles the exploits of the Sisodia rulers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sisodia can be found in the inscription on the Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) in Chittorgarh, erected in 1440 by Rana Kumbha, a renowned ruler of the Sisodia clan. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to the clan's influence and architectural prowess.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Sisodia surname. Rana Sanga (1484-1528), a celebrated Sisodia ruler, is famous for leading a coalition of Rajput kings against the Mughal forces in the Battle of Khanua in 1527. His bravery and military prowess have been immortalized in various historical accounts.

Another prominent figure was Maharana Pratap (1540-1597), who fiercely resisted the Mughal Empire's attempts to conquer Mewar. His heroic resistance and the Battle of Haldighati in 1576 have become iconic symbols of Rajput valor and independence.

Amar Singh Sisodia (1912-1988), a renowned Indian freedom fighter and politician, played a crucial role in India's independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly and later became the Chief Minister of Rajasthan.

Kishore Singh Sisodia (1922-2000), a distinguished Indian diplomat, was the first Indian ambassador to the United States and served as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir from 1986 to 1989.

The Sisodia surname has also been associated with several places in Rajasthan, such as Sisodiya Rani ka Bagh (Garden of the Sisodia Queen) in Udaipur, reflecting the clan's historical significance and influence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sisodia

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

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

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