Explore the Family Name Ojha
The meaning of Ojha
Indian and Nepali: Brahmin and Bahun name, from Pali or Prakrit uvajhaya, Sanskrit upadhyay, denoting a person devoted to meditation and learning for their whole life.
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How common is the last name Ojha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ojha has seen significant growth in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Ojha was ranked 103,193rd most common surname, whereas by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 49,461 — a change of approximately 52.07%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew dramatically, from 161 in 2000 to 425 in 2010, marking an increase of nearly 164%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Ojha per 100,000 population also rose from 0.06 to 0.14 during that period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #49,461 | 52.07% |
| Count | 161 | 425 | 163.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.14 | 133.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ojha
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ojha, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Asian or Pacific Islander. In 2000, about 89.44% of those with the surname identified themselves as Asian or Pacific Islander, and this figure slightly increased to 91.76% in 2010. A small percentage of people with this surname reported having more than one ethnicity (4.97% in 2000 and 4% in 2010), while others identified as White (4.35% in 2000 and 3.06% in 2010). There were no reports of individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among those bearing the Ojha surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.44% | 91.76% | 2.59% |
| Two or More Races | 4.97% | 4% | -19.52% |
| White | 4.35% | 3.06% | -29.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |