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

Trikha, 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 Trikha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trikha in America

Trikha is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trikha surname appeared 146 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 Trikha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trikha 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 Trikha

The surname TRIKHA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in ancient India.

One theory suggests that TRIKHA may be derived from the Sanskrit word "trikha," meaning "triple" or "three-fold." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals who possessed a particular skill or trait in triplicates or had a connection to the number three.

Another possible origin of the surname TRIKHA is that it may have been a descriptive name given to individuals who resided near a place or landmark with a similar-sounding name. In ancient India, it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their geographical locations or occupations.

While there are no definitive records of the name's earliest appearance, some historical references suggest that the TRIKHA surname can be traced back to the medieval period in India. One notable mention of the name is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname TRIKHA was Pandit Bhagwan Das Trikha, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was widely respected for his knowledge of the Vedas and other ancient Hindu texts.

Another prominent figure bearing the TRIKHA name was Raja Ram Trikha, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his generous contributions towards the construction of temples and educational institutions in his region.

In the 19th century, Lala Har Dayal Trikha was a prominent businessman and trader who established successful trading ventures across various parts of India and beyond. He was also a patron of the arts and supported several cultural initiatives.

Rai Bahadur Shri Ram Trikha, born in 1876, was a respected educationist and social reformer who played a significant role in promoting education and women's empowerment in his community. He founded several schools and institutions dedicated to the advancement of education.

In more recent times, Dr. Vinod Trikha, born in 1942, was a renowned cardiologist who made significant contributions to the field of cardiology in India. He was instrumental in establishing several advanced cardiac care centers and fostering medical research and education.

While the TRIKHA surname has its roots in India, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse diaspora of people of Indian origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trikha

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

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

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