2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dedhia
A surname of Hindu origin, possibly derived from the village name Dedh.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 334 Americans carry the last name Dedhia. That puts it at #72,089 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,026,211 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dedhia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
334
1 in 1,026,211
Census rank
#72,089
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
291
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 291 bearers of the surname Dedhia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 72089th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dedhia, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dedhia
The surname DEDHIA originated in the Indian state of Gujarat, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gujarati word "dedhiya," meaning "from Dediaa village." The name has roots in the Gujarati language and is primarily associated with the Brahmin community.
Historical records suggest that the DEDHIA surname first appeared in the village of Dediaa, located in the Kheda district of Gujarat. This village was once a prominent center for Sanskrit learning and Hindu philosophy. The DEDHIA family is thought to have played a significant role in preserving and propagating the traditional wisdom of the region.
In the 17th century, a renowned scholar named Gangadhar Shastri DEDHIA made significant contributions to the study of Vedic texts and Hindu scriptures. His works were widely acclaimed and studied across various educational institutions in Gujarat. Gangadhar Shastri DEDHIA's legacy lived on through his descendants, many of whom became prominent scholars and teachers in their own right.
Another notable figure with the DEDHIA surname was Vithal Shastri DEDHIA, who lived in the late 18th century. He was a celebrated poet and writer, known for his compositions in the Gujarati language. Vithal Shastri DEDHIA's literary works have been preserved and continue to influence Gujarati literature to this day.
During the 19th century, the DEDHIA family expanded their presence beyond Gujarat. Ratilal DEDHIA (1828-1892) was a respected trader and entrepreneur who established successful businesses in Mumbai (then known as Bombay). He played a pivotal role in the economic development of the city and was renowned for his philanthropic endeavors.
In more recent times, Jayantilal DEDHIA (1920-2005) was a prominent figure in the field of education. He dedicated his life to establishing schools and educational institutions across Gujarat, with a focus on providing quality education to underprivileged communities. Jayantilal DEDHIA's efforts were recognized by the Indian government, and he was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in 1991.
The DEDHIA surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and intellectual traditions of Gujarat. While the name's origins can be traced back to the village of Dediaa, its bearers have left an indelible mark across various fields, including literature, education, and business, both within Gujarat and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dedhia
Among Census respondents with the surname Dedhia, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Dedhia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dedhia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.6% · 281
- White1.4% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 3
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dedhia
Dedhia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#100,791
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
+74 bearers (+70.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 44,117 places
2020
#72,089
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 291
+112 bearers (+62.6%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 28,702 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,791 | 179 | 0.06 | +74 bearers (+70.5%) | Up 44,117 places |
| 2020 | #72,089 | 291 | 0.10 | +112 bearers (+62.6%) | Up 28,702 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dedhia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,791 | #72,089 | 28.5% |
| Count | 179 | 291 | 62.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.10 | 62.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dedhia bearers went from 179 to 291 (+62.6% change). The surname moved up 28,702 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,791 to #72,089.
FAQ
Dedhia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dedhia?
Name Census estimates that about 334 living Americans carry the surname Dedhia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,026,211 residents.
How common is Dedhia?
Dedhia ranks #72,089 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 291 people with the surname Dedhia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (334), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dedhia.
Has Dedhia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dedhia went from 179 recorded bearers to 291. That is an increase of 112 (+62.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #100,791 to #72,089.
What does the Census say about the background of Dedhia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dedhia, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Hispanic (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dedhia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (281 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dedhia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.6%), White (1.4%), Hispanic (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dedhia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dedhia mean?
A surname of Hindu origin, possibly derived from the village name Dedh. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dedhia (0.10 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Dedhia?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Dedhia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.