2010
#21,625
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,206
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.41
Rare Last name
Subedi
A surname indicating a person of the Subedi clan or community of Nepal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,698 Americans carry the last name Subedi. That puts it at #9,628 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 92,686 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Subedi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.7K
1 in 92,686
Census rank
#9,628
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,225 bearers of the surname Subedi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9628th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Subedi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Subedi
Among Census respondents with the surname Subedi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Subedi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Subedi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.8% · 3,123
- White1.7% · 56
- Two or more races1.0% · 31
- Black or African American0.2% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino0.2% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Subedi
Subedi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#9,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,225
+2,019 bearers (+167.4%)
Per 100,000 1.08
Rank movement Up 11,997 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #21,625 | 1,206 | 0.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #9,628 | 3,225 | 1.08 | +2,019 bearers (+167.4%) | Up 11,997 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Subedi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,625 | #9,628 | 55.5% |
| Count | 1,206 | 3,225 | 167.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.41 | 1.08 | 163.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Subedi bearers went from 1,206 to 3,225 (+167.4% change). The surname moved up 11,997 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,625 to #9,628.
FAQ
Subedi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Subedi?
Name Census estimates that about 3,698 living Americans carry the surname Subedi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 92,686 residents.
How common is Subedi?
Subedi ranks #9,628 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.08 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,225 people with the surname Subedi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,698), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.08 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Subedi.
Has Subedi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Subedi went from 1,206 recorded bearers to 3,225. That is an increase of 2,019 (+167.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #21,625 to #9,628.
What does the Census say about the background of Subedi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Subedi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Subedi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.8% (3,123 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Subedi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.8%), White (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Subedi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Subedi mean?
A surname indicating a person of the Subedi clan or community of Nepal. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Subedi (1.08 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Subedi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.