Explore the Family Name Chaturvedi
The meaning of Chaturvedi
Indian (Uttar Pradesh): Brahmin name from Hindi, meaning ‘one who possesses (i.e. has mastered) the four vedas’.
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How common is the last name Chaturvedi in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Chaturvedi has shown a significant increase in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The ranking of this surname rose from 65,133 in 2000 to 40,672 in 2010, showing an upward shift of 37.56%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this last name nearly doubled, growing by 88.42% from 285 to 537 during the same time frame. The proportion of people named Chaturvedi per 100,000 also increased by 63.64%, from 0.11 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #40,672 | 37.56% |
| Count | 285 | 537 | 88.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.18 | 63.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaturvedi
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Chaturvedi identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group grew from 91.58% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010, an increase of 4.92%. Individuals identifying as white also showed an increase, rising by 70.29% from 1.75% to 2.98%. However, those reporting two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, from 6.32% in 2000. There were no reported instances of people with the surname Chaturvedi identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.58% | 96.09% | 4.92% |
| White | 1.75% | 2.98% | 70.29% |
| Two or More Races | 6.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |