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

Sunesara, 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 Sunesara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sunesara in America

Sunesara is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sunesara surname appeared 168 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 Sunesara.

The history of the last name Sunesara

The surname SUNESARA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is thought to have roots in the Sanskrit language, with "Suna" meaning "gold" and "Sara" meaning "essence" or "quintessence." This could suggest that the name was initially given to individuals involved in the gold trade or those associated with the nobility.

The earliest known records of the SUNESARA surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various inscriptions and manuscripts from the region. One notable mention is in the Ghatshila copper-plate inscription, dated to 1169 CE, which refers to a certain "Sunesara Deva" as a landowner and influential figure in the area.

In the 13th century, the name SUNESARA appeared in several administrative records and land grants from the Solanki and Vaghela dynasties that ruled over parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname held positions of prominence during that period.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the SUNESARA surname was Sunesara Maheta, a wealthy merchant and financier who lived in the city of Patan, Gujarat, during the latter half of the 12th century. He is known for his patronage of the arts and for commissioning the construction of several temples and public works.

Another notable figure was Sunesara Bhat, a renowned scholar and poet who flourished in the 14th century court of the Yadava dynasty in Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad, Maharashtra). His literary works, primarily in Sanskrit, are still studied and celebrated today.

In the 16th century, the SUNESARA surname gained further prominence with the rise of Sunesara Singh, a valiant warrior and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He is credited with leading several successful campaigns and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the SUNESARA name was associated with several notable individuals in the fields of literature, arts, and administration, including Sunesara Kavi, a celebrated poet from Rajasthan, and Sunesara Rao, a prominent administrator in the court of the Maratha Empire.

Throughout its history, the SUNESARA surname has maintained a strong presence in the western regions of India, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan. While its origins can be traced back several centuries, the name continues to be associated with prestige, wealth, and cultural significance in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sunesara

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

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

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