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

Talreja, 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 Talreja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talreja in America

Talreja is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talreja surname appeared 203 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 Talreja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talreja 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 Talreja

The surname TALREJA originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Rajasthan. It is believed to have roots dating back to the 16th century, when it was likely derived from an occupational title or a place name.

One theory suggests that TALREJA may have originated from the Sanskrit word "talra," which means "a pond" or "a small lake." This could indicate that the surname was initially associated with individuals who lived near or maintained water bodies.

Another theory links the name to the town of Talera, located in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan. It is possible that the surname was adopted by families residing in or originating from this area.

Some of the earliest recorded mentions of the TALREJA surname can be found in historical texts and documents from the Mughal era. For instance, there are references to individuals bearing this surname in the accounts of the Rajput rulers and their interactions with the Mughal Empire.

One notable figure from history was Rao Talreja, a 17th-century warrior and chieftain from Rajasthan. His exploits in defending his territory against invading forces were documented in local chronicles.

Another prominent individual was Pandit Bhuvaneshwar Talreja, a scholar and astrologer who lived in the 18th century. He authored several treatises on Vedic astrology and was highly regarded in his field.

In the 19th century, Lala Jugal Kishore Talreja was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Rajasthan. He established several educational institutions and contributed significantly to the development of his region.

During the Indian independence movement, Keshav Talreja played an active role in the struggle against British rule. He participated in various protests and was imprisoned for his involvement in the non-violent resistance.

Another noteworthy figure was Sushila Talreja, a social reformer and women's rights activist who worked tirelessly to promote education and emancipation for women in the early 20th century.

While the TALREJA surname has its roots in Rajasthan, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the origins and historical significance of this surname remain deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talreja

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

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

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