Explore the Family Name Jha
The meaning of Jha
Indian (northern states): Brahmin name from a much shortened form of Sanskrit upādhyāya ‘teacher’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anil, Manoj, Rajesh, Ashok, Indra, Pran, Sanjay, Shashi, Sunil, Aditya, Alok, Amar.
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How common is the last name Jha in the United States?
The surname Jha saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 38,079 among all U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 18,317, reflecting a change of 51.9%. Additionally, the number of people with the surname Jha more than doubled during this period from 547 to 1,513, marking an impressive 176.6% increase. The proportion of people named Jha per 100,000 also grew by 155.0%, moving from 0.2 to 0.51.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #18,317 | 51.9% |
| Count | 547 | 1,513 | 176.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.51 | 155% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jha
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Jha identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group increased slightly from 92.69% in 2000 to 94.98% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in the proportion of Jhas identifying as either white or belonging to two or more races, dropping by 17.88% and 30.03% respectively. A small percentage (0.33%) reported as Hispanic in 2010, while the proportion identifying as Black went down to zero. No Jhas identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either Census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.69% | 94.98% | 2.47% |
| White | 2.74% | 2.25% | -17.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 2.05% | -30.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| Black | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |