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

Vakharia, 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 Vakharia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vakharia in America

Vakharia is the 61436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vakharia surname appeared 327 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 Vakharia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vakharia 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 Vakharia

The surname Vakharia has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the state of Gujarat. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Vakhar," which means "merchant" or "trader." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in commercial activities or belonged to a merchant community.

Historically, Gujarat has been a significant hub for trade and commerce, with various mercantile communities thriving in the region. The Vakharia surname is closely associated with the Vaishnav community, a Hindu sect that emphasizes devotion to Lord Vishnu. This community has traditionally been engaged in trade and business activities.

The earliest recorded instances of the Vakharia surname can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Vakharia Govindji, a prominent merchant and philanthropist from Surat, Gujarat, who lived in the late 17th century and was renowned for his charitable works.

Another notable figure was Vakharia Nathu, a successful trader and businessman from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, who lived in the 18th century. He is known for his contributions to the local community and for establishing educational institutions.

In the 19th century, Vakharia Harilal was a prominent figure in the field of education. He was instrumental in establishing schools and promoting literacy in various parts of Gujarat.

Vakharia Chhaganlal Khushaldas, born in 1865, was a renowned industrialist and philanthropist from Bombay (now Mumbai). He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry and contributed to various social and educational causes.

Vakharia Harivallabh Purushottam, born in 1890, was a distinguished scholar and author who made significant contributions to the study of Gujarati literature and culture.

While the Vakharia surname is predominantly found in the Indian state of Gujarat, it has also spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the vibrant mercantile and trading communities of Gujarat, where it has a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vakharia

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

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

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