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

Sodha, 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 Sodha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sodha in America

Sodha is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sodha surname appeared 108 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 Sodha.

The history of the last name Sodha

The surname Sodha is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the state of Gujarat. It is a Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit word "sudha," which means "nectar" or "ambrosia." The name is often associated with the Brahmin and Kshatriya communities of Gujarat.

The earliest known records of the Sodha surname can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th century. It is mentioned in various ancient manuscripts and chronicles from that era. One notable reference is found in the "Kumarapala Prasasti," a 12th-century inscription that records the reign of King Kumarapala of the Chaulukya dynasty, who ruled parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan.

In the 16th century, the Sodha surname appeared in the records of the Mughal Empire, particularly in the taxation registers known as "Ain-i-Akbari," compiled during the reign of Emperor Akbar. This suggests that the Sodha community held significant landholdings and economic influence during that period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Sodha surname was Rani Sodha Devi, a 15th-century queen consort of the Rathore dynasty of Marwar (present-day Rajasthan). She was known for her bravery and played a crucial role in defending the Rathore kingdom against invaders.

Another notable figure was Virji Vora Sodha, a 17th-century merchant and philanthropist from Gujarat. He established several educational institutions and charitable trusts, leaving a lasting impact on the region's social and cultural landscape.

In the 19th century, Manubhai Sodha was a prominent Indian scholar and educationist. He founded the Sodha Education Trust, which played a significant role in promoting education in Gujarat.

The 20th century saw the rise of Ramanbhai Sodha, a successful industrialist and philanthropist from Gujarat. He established several businesses and contributed significantly to the development of the state's manufacturing sector.

It is worth mentioning that the Sodha surname has also been associated with various place names in Gujarat, such as Sodha Village and Sodha Taluka, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection with the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sodha

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

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

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