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

Sutaria, 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 Sutaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sutaria in America

Sutaria is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sutaria surname appeared 388 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 Sutaria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sutaria 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 Sutaria

The surname "SUTARIA" is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. The name is thought to have its roots in the Sanskrit word "sutra," which means "thread" or "string," suggesting a possible connection to the textile industry or a weaving profession.

The earliest known records of the surname "SUTARIA" date back to the 17th century, though it is likely that the name existed earlier. Some historical documents from the Mughal era, such as tax records and trade registers, mention individuals with this surname, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

One notable individual bearing the surname "SUTARIA" was Hiralal Sutaria (1860-1932), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Gujarat. He was instrumental in establishing several textile mills and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

Another historical figure with the surname "SUTARIA" was Mohanlal Sutaria (1885-1962), a renowned freedom fighter and social reformer. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked towards promoting education and women's empowerment.

The "SUTARIA" surname has also been found in various old manuscripts and records from the princely states of Gujarat, such as Saurashtra and Kathiawar. These documents often refer to individuals with this surname as merchants, traders, or artisans involved in textile-related professions.

In some instances, the surname "SUTARIA" has been spelled differently, such as "Sutariya" or "Sutariyaa," reflecting regional variations or linguistic adaptations. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names in Gujarat, such as the town of Sutar, which may have contributed to its origin or evolution.

Notable individuals with the surname "SUTARIA" include Ramesh Sutaria (1928-2018), an acclaimed Gujarati playwright and writer, and Kantilal Sutaria (1893-1961), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sutaria

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

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

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