Explore the Family Name Rajput
The meaning of Rajput
Indian (Rajasthan and neighboring states): from Sanskrit rājaputra ‘prince’ (a compound formed from rāja ‘king’ + putra ‘son’).
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How common is the last name Rajput in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rajput has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,463rd in popularity but jumped to 27,021st by 2010, marking a change of 37.83%. The count of individuals with the Rajput surname also rose dramatically during this period from 468 to 897, representing an increase of 91.67%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Rajput name grew by 76.47% from 0.17 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #27,021 | 37.83% |
| Count | 468 | 897 | 91.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.3 | 76.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rajput
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rajput shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority of those with the Rajput surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 77.99% to 91.75%, a change of 17.64%. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races dropped dramatically from 15.17% to just 2.34% over the same time span, a decrease of 84.57%. There was a minor increase in those identifying as white, from 3.21% to 3.57%, and a substantial decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.21% to 1.34%. The census data did not reflect any individuals with the Rajput surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.99% | 91.75% | 17.64% |
| White | 3.21% | 3.57% | 11.21% |
| Two or More Races | 15.17% | 2.34% | -84.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 1.34% | -58.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |