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

Sookdeo, 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 Sookdeo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sookdeo in America

Sookdeo is the 32900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sookdeo surname appeared 697 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 Sookdeo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sookdeo 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 Sookdeo

The surname SOOKDEO originated in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. The name can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, with "Sook" meaning "bliss" or "happiness" and "Deo" meaning "deity" or "god". The combination of these words suggests that the name may have been associated with a revered or divine individual in ancient times.

SOOKDEO is believed to have its roots in the Hindu tradition, and it was likely prevalent among the Brahmin caste, which traditionally held positions of religious and scholarly significance. The name's origins can be traced back as far as the 8th or 9th century CE, during the peak of the Hindu cultural and religious influence in the Indian subcontinent.

Historical records have shown instances of individuals bearing the SOOKDEO surname in various ancient texts and manuscripts. One notable example is the mention of a scholar named Sookdeo Mishra in the "Brihat Samhita", an encyclopedic work on astronomy, astrology, and various other subjects, compiled in the 6th century CE.

The earliest recorded individual with the SOOKDEO surname was Pandit Sookdeo Sharma, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his extensive contributions to the study of Hindu scriptures and his commentaries on ancient texts, which are still widely referenced today.

Another notable figure with the SOOKDEO surname was Raja Sookdeo Singh, a 16th-century ruler of the Garhwal region in the Himalayas. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts in promoting education and cultural development in his kingdom.

In the 18th century, Sookdeo Pandit was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the city of Jaipur. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was instrumental in the development of the Jantar Mantar observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During the 19th century, Sookdeo Rai was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He was a social reformer and educator who advocated for the abolition of the caste system and the promotion of women's rights and education.

Throughout history, the SOOKDEO surname has been associated with various place names and regions within India, such as Sookdeonagar, Sookdeoganj, and Sookdeopuri, among others. These place names often served as references to the presence of individuals bearing the SOOKDEO surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sookdeo

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

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

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