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

Sukhadia, 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 Sukhadia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sukhadia in America

Sukhadia is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sukhadia surname appeared 113 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 Sukhadia.

The history of the last name Sukhadia

The surname Sukhadia originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Rajasthan. It can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sukha," which means happiness, joy, or contentment. It's likely that the suffix "-dia" or "-diya" was added to this root word, indicating a person associated with or belonging to a particular place or lineage.

The earliest known records of the Sukhadia surname can be found in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the princely states of Rajasthan. These include mentions of individuals bearing this name in royal court documents, land ownership records, and genealogical records of prominent families.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Sukhadia was Rao Sukhadia, a noble and landowner who lived in the 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of the Maharaja of Mewar, a princely state in Rajasthan. Records from that time period indicate that Rao Sukhadia held significant land holdings and played an influential role in regional politics.

Another notable figure was Thakur Sukhadia, a military commander who served under the Maharaja of Marwar (present-day Jodhpur) in the 18th century. He is mentioned in historical accounts for his bravery and strategic prowess in various battles against rival kingdoms.

In the 19th century, Pandit Sukhadia was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Sukhadia family. He authored several treatises on Hindu philosophy, and his works were widely studied and respected in intellectual circles of the time.

During the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, Sardar Sukhadia was a prominent freedom fighter and activist from Rajasthan. He was imprisoned multiple times by the British authorities for his involvement in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Another notable individual was Raja Sukhadia, who ruled over the princely state of Sirohi in the early 20th century. He was known for his progressive policies and efforts to modernize his state, including the establishment of educational institutions and infrastructure projects.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Sukhadia surname who have left their mark in history. The name has a rich heritage and is deeply rooted in the cultural and historical fabric of Rajasthan and the broader Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sukhadia

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

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

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