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

Wati, 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 Wati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wati in America

Wati is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wati surname appeared 315 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 Wati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wati 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 Wati

The surname WATI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'vati', which means 'garden' or 'park'. This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with horticulture or landscaping.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname WATI can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document mentions a 'Wati Khan', who was a prominent figure in the imperial court. Unfortunately, specific details about Wati Khan's life and accomplishments are scarce.

In the 17th century, a notable individual bearing the surname WATI was Mirza Wati, a Persian-born poet and scholar who lived in the court of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Mirza Wati was known for his contributions to the field of Persian literature and his mastery of the ghazal form of poetry.

During the British colonial period in India, the surname WATI was also found among the ruling elite and landowners. One such example is Raja Sarup Singh Wati, a 19th-century nobleman from the state of Patiala. Raja Wati was a prominent figure in the court of the Maharaja of Patiala and played a significant role in the administration of the state.

Another historical figure with the surname WATI was Hari Singh Wati, a freedom fighter and revolutionary who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule. Hari Singh Wati was born in the late 19th century and was involved in various nationalist activities, including the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

In more recent times, the WATI surname has been associated with notable individuals in various fields. For instance, Shivani Wati is a contemporary Indian author and journalist known for her works on gender and social issues. Additionally, Pradeep Wati is a prominent Indian architect who has designed several landmark buildings in various cities across the country.

While the surname WATI has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diasporic communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and significance of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wati

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

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

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