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

Udan, 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 Udan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Udan in America

Udan is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Udan surname appeared 101 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 Udan.

The history of the last name Udan

The surname UDAN originates from India and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "udana," which means "breath" or "life force." The name is believed to have its roots in the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads, the concept of "udana" is mentioned as one of the five vital airs or forces that sustain life in the human body. This suggests that the name UDAN may have been associated with individuals or families involved in spiritual or philosophical pursuits.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname UDAN can be found in historical documents and records from the Mughal Empire era, which ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the 16th and 19th centuries. The name appears in various forms, including Udaan, Oodhan, and Oudhan, reflecting regional spelling variations.

One notable figure bearing the surname UDAN was Udaan Singh (1899-1940), an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Singh's act of retaliation against British colonial rule in India made him a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.

Another individual with the surname UDAN was Pandit Udaan Nath Sharma (1907-1987), an Indian classical singer and musician who specialized in the Khyal and Thumri genres. He was widely regarded as one of the foremost exponents of the Patiala Gharana style of music and received numerous honors, including the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.

In the realm of literature, Udan Upadhyay (born 1934) is a notable Indian writer and poet who has contributed significantly to the Hindi literary tradition. His works have explored themes of social justice, human rights, and the complexities of modern Indian society.

Udan Khanna (born 1988) is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows. His notable acting credits include the films "Dharam Sankat Mein" and "Dil Bole Hadippa."

While the surname UDAN may not be as widespread as some other Indian surnames, it holds a rich history and cultural significance, with its roots deeply embedded in the ancient philosophical and spiritual traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Udan

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

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

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