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

Apte, 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 Apte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Apte in America

Apte is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Apte surname appeared 418 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 Apte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Apte to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Apte

The surname Apte originated in India, with records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Apta," which means "beloved" or "accomplished." The name was likely bestowed upon families or individuals who were regarded as esteemed or accomplished members of their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Apte can be found in the Peshwa records of the Maratha Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 17th to the early 19th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname Apte serving in various capacities, such as scholars, administrators, and military personnel.

During the medieval period, the Apte family held significant positions in the court of the Yadava dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Maharashtra and Karnataka between the 12th and 14th centuries. Historical accounts mention prominent Apte individuals who served as ministers, advisors, and scholars during this era.

In the 18th century, Ramchandra Apte, a noted scholar and grammarian, authored the influential work "Shri Ramcharit Manas," a commentary on the Sanskrit epic Ramayana. His contributions to the study and preservation of Sanskrit literature earned him widespread recognition and respect.

Another notable individual with the surname Apte was Vasudev Balwant Apte, a renowned Marathi scholar and lexicographer who lived from 1858 to 1892. He is best known for compiling the comprehensive Marathi-English dictionary, which remains an essential reference work for the Marathi language even today.

In the field of Indian classical music, the name Apte is associated with the distinguished musician and vocalist, Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Apte, who lived from 1924 to 2008. He was a highly respected exponent of the Gwalior Gharana and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Hindustani classical music.

Throughout history, the Apte surname has been associated with individuals who have excelled in various fields, including literature, linguistics, music, and academia. The name's origins and meaning reflect the esteemed status and accomplishments of those who bore it, leaving a lasting legacy in Indian cultural and intellectual traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Apte

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

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 Apte 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Apte has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Apte was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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