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

Walji, 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 Walji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Walji in America

Walji is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Walji surname appeared 161 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 Walji.

We can also compare 2010 data for Walji 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 Walji

The surname WALJI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. The name can be traced back to the late 16th or early 17th century, during the Mughal era.

The name WALJI is derived from the combination of two words – "WAL" and "JI." In the Gujarati language, "WAL" means "one who tends to cows or cattle," while "JI" is an honorific suffix used to show respect. Therefore, the name WALJI likely referred to someone who was a cattle herder or associated with the cattle-rearing profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name WALJI can be found in the archives of the Mughal Empire, where it appears in land ownership records from the late 17th century. These records indicate that individuals with the surname WALJI were landowners and farmers in the Gujarat region.

In the 18th century, the name WALJI is mentioned in several historical texts and manuscripts from the region, including accounts of trade and commerce. This suggests that some WALJI individuals were involved in business activities during that time period.

One notable figure with the surname WALJI was Sheth Narottam Walji (c. 1730-1808), a prominent merchant and philanthropist from Surat, Gujarat. He was known for his contributions to the local community and for establishing educational institutions.

Another individual of historical significance was Walji Govindji (1805-1872), a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement. He was a member of the Bombay Association, one of the earliest organizations advocating for social and political reforms in British India.

In the 19th century, the name WALJI appeared in various records related to the cotton trade in Gujarat, indicating that members of the community were involved in textile manufacturing and trade.

Lalji Walji (1860-1942) was a successful businessman and philanthropist from Bombay (now Mumbai). He founded the Lalji Walji Trust, which supported educational initiatives and social welfare programs.

Walji Govindji Sopariwala (1876-1954) was a prominent lawyer and social reformer from Gujarat. He played a significant role in advocating for the rights of the underprivileged and was involved in the Indian independence movement.

The name WALJI can also be found in historical records and documents from other parts of South Asia, indicating that individuals bearing this surname migrated to different regions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Walji

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

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

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