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

Subedi, 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 Subedi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Subedi in America

Subedi is the 21625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Subedi surname appeared 1,206 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 Subedi.

The history of the last name Subedi

The surname "SUBEDI" originates from Nepal, a landlocked country located in South Asia. This name has its roots in the ancient Nepalese language and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries.

The name "SUBEDI" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Subhadra," which means "auspicious" or "fortunate." It is believed that the surname was initially given to individuals or families who were considered fortunate or blessed. In some regions of Nepal, the name was also associated with individuals who held prominent positions or enjoyed a high social status.

Historical records from the Malla era, a period when Nepal was ruled by various Malla dynasties, mention individuals with the surname "SUBEDI" serving as administrators, scholars, and advisors to the royal courts. One notable example is Jagat Subedi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the 16th century and served as a court advisor to King Siddhi Narsingh Malla of the Kantipur Kingdom (present-day Kathmandu).

The earliest recorded instances of the name "SUBEDI" can be traced back to ancient manuscripts and inscriptions found in various parts of Nepal. One such example is the Gopalraj Vamshavali, a genealogical record of the Gopalaraja dynasty, which mentions several individuals with the surname "SUBEDI" holding prominent positions in the royal court during the 14th and 15th centuries.

Several place names in Nepal are also believed to have been derived from or associated with the surname "SUBEDI." For instance, the village of Subedi Gaon in the Dhading district is said to have been named after a prominent Subedi family that resided in the area.

Throughout history, there have been numerous individuals with the surname "SUBEDI" who have made significant contributions in various fields. Some notable examples include:

1. Gagan Subedi (1929-2017), a Nepali politician and former Prime Minister of Nepal.
2. Madan Krishna Subedi (1934-2020), a renowned Nepali writer and journalist.
3. Kul Bahadur Subedi (1926-2013), a Nepali diplomat and former ambassador to several countries.
4. Surya Bahadur Subedi (1912-1993), a Nepali educator and social reformer.
5. Govinda Subedi (1947-present), a Nepali writer and literary critic.

These are just a few examples of prominent individuals who have carried the surname "SUBEDI" throughout history, contributing to the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Nepal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Subedi

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

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

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