Find out how popular the last name Adhikary is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Adhikary.

Adhikary, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Adhikary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adhikary in America

Adhikary is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adhikary surname appeared 217 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Adhikary.

The history of the last name Adhikary

The surname "ADHIKARY" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Bengal, which is now divided between the countries of India and Bangladesh. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Adhikari," which means "an officer, a chief, or a person in authority."

The name can be traced back to the medieval period in Bengal, where it was used to refer to individuals who held administrative or judicial positions in the local governance system. These individuals often belonged to the Kayastha caste, which was traditionally associated with literary pursuits and administrative roles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ADHIKARY" can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian manuscript written during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the surname, indicating their prominent roles in the imperial administration.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Ramkrishna Adhikary served as the Dewan (chief minister) of the Nawab of Bengal, Shaista Khan. Ramkrishna Adhikary played a crucial role in the administration of the region during that time.

Another prominent individual with the surname "ADHIKARY" was Harinath Adhikary, a 19th-century Bengali poet and playwright. He was born in 1822 and is known for his contributions to the revival of the Bengali literary tradition.

Radhanath Adhikary, born in 1870, was a renowned Bengali scholar and educator. He served as the principal of the prestigious Hindu School (now Presidency University) in Kolkata and played a significant role in shaping the education system in Bengal.

In the 20th century, Prafulla Chandra Adhikary, born in 1903, was a prominent Bengali writer and literary critic. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award, one of India's highest literary honors, for his contributions to Bengali literature.

Throughout history, the surname "ADHIKARY" has been associated with individuals who held positions of authority, whether in administrative roles, literary pursuits, or educational endeavors. While the name has its roots in Bengal, it has since spread to other parts of India and beyond due to migration and cultural exchanges.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adhikary

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Adhikary.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Adhikary was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Adhikary was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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