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

Tjahjadi, 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 Tjahjadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tjahjadi in America

Tjahjadi is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tjahjadi surname appeared 114 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 Tjahjadi.

The history of the last name Tjahjadi

The surname TJAHJADI originates from Indonesia, tracing its roots back several centuries to the island of Java. It is believed to have evolved from an ancient Javanese word or phrase, though the exact etymology is uncertain. Some linguists suggest it may have derived from the words "tjah" meaning "child" and "jadi" meaning "to become," potentially signifying a family lineage or connection.

Early records of the TJAHJADI name can be found in historical manuscripts and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, during the period of Dutch colonization in the region. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the cultural heartlands of Java, such as the cities of Yogyakarta and Surakarta.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the TJAHJADI surname was Raden Mas Tjahjadi, a Javanese nobleman and courtier who lived in the 17th century. He held a prominent position in the court of the Sultanate of Mataram, a major Javanese kingdom at the time.

Another notable figure was Kyai Haji Tjahjadi, a respected Islamic scholar and religious leader who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his teachings and contributions to the spread of Islam in Java, and his descendants continued to carry the TJAHJADI name with pride.

In the 19th century, a prominent TJAHJADI was Raden Ayu Tjahjadi, a Javanese noblewoman and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable works and efforts to improve the lives of the underprivileged in her community.

During the 20th century, the TJAHJADI name gained wider recognition with the rise of several influential figures. One such individual was Tjahjadi Soemantri, a renowned Indonesian diplomat and statesman who served as the country's Foreign Minister from 1966 to 1968.

Another notable figure was Tjahjadi Gunawan, a celebrated Indonesian artist and painter who was celebrated for his vibrant depictions of Javanese culture and traditions. His works are highly regarded and featured in several prestigious collections.

While the TJAHJADI surname has its roots in Java, it has since spread to other parts of Indonesia and beyond, as families migrated and established new communities. The name continues to carry a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the ancient traditions of the Javanese people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tjahjadi

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

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

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