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

Thiara, 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 Thiara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thiara in America

Thiara is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thiara surname appeared 389 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 Thiara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thiara 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 Thiara

The surname Thiara has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged from the Sanskrit word "thara," which means "a line" or "a thread." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or lineages related to weaving or textile production.

In ancient texts and manuscripts from the region, variations of the name can be found, such as "Thiyara" and "Thihara." These early spellings provide insight into the linguistic evolution of the surname over centuries of use. Unfortunately, specific historical references or records mentioning individuals with this name from that era are scarce.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Thiara was Rani Thiara, a nobly-born woman from the Mughal Empire who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several architectural marvels.

During the British colonial period in India, the name Thiara gained more prominence. Notable figures from this era include Sardar Karam Singh Thiara (1858-1936), a prominent landowner and community leader in the Punjab region, and Rai Bahadur Nanak Chand Thiara (1872-1948), a respected educator and philanthropist.

In the 20th century, the surname Thiara continued to be associated with individuals of notable achievement. Dr. Rajinder Singh Thiara (1922-2008) was a pioneering medical researcher who made significant contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases. Gursharan Kaur Thiara (born 1936) is a renowned novelist and writer, whose works have explored the complexities of Indian society and culture.

Another prominent individual with the surname Thiara is Harbhajan Singh Thiara (born 1940), a former Indian cricketer who represented his country in the 1960s and 1970s. His impressive bowling skills earned him a place in the annals of Indian cricket history.

While the surname Thiara has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to the rich cultural tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thiara

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

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

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