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

Vora, 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 Vora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vora in America

Vora is the 15833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vora surname appeared 1,838 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vora 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 Vora

The surname Vora has its origins in India, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "vora," which means "merchant" or "trader." This association with commerce and trade suggests that the name was likely borne by individuals who were involved in these activities during that era.

The name Vora is predominantly found in the western Indian states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, where it was particularly prevalent among communities engaged in mercantile pursuits. Some historical references indicate that the name was also present in certain regions of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Vora surname was Shantidas Vora, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during the 17th century. His successful business ventures and philanthropic contributions earned him a respected place in the city's annals.

Another notable figure was Ranchhodlal Chhotalal Vora, a pioneering industrialist and entrepreneur from Surat, Gujarat, who lived from 1870 to 1953. He played a significant role in the establishment of the textile industry in the region and was instrumental in the economic development of the city.

In the field of literature, Govardhanram Tripathi Vora (1888-1958) was a renowned Gujarati poet, scholar, and critic. His works, including the epic poem "Narmad Ramayana," are considered seminal contributions to the Gujarati literary canon.

The surname Vora has also been associated with certain place names, such as Voravali, a town in the Surat district of Gujarat. This connection suggests that some individuals bearing the name may have originated from or lived in these areas, further solidifying the link between the surname and its geographical roots.

Another prominent figure was Ranchoddas Girdhardas Vora (1864-1946), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Bombay (now Mumbai), who made significant contributions to the development of the city's infrastructure and educational institutions.

While the surname Vora is primarily concentrated in the western regions of India, its presence can also be found in other parts of the country, as well as among the Indian diaspora worldwide, reflecting the mobility and migration of individuals over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vora

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

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

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