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

Borkar, 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 Borkar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borkar in America

Borkar is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borkar surname appeared 187 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 Borkar.

The history of the last name Borkar

The surname "BORKAR" is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the regions of Maharashtra and Goa. It is derived from the Marathi word "Borkar," which means "a person who prepares and sells a local alcoholic beverage called 'bor.'"

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various administrative records and manuscripts of the time. It is possible that the name was initially used as an occupational surname, referring to individuals who were involved in the production and sale of the local brew.

During the medieval period, the name "BORKAR" was prevalent in the coastal regions of Maharashtra and Goa, where the local alcoholic beverage was widely consumed. Some notable historical figures bearing this surname include:

1. Govind Borkar (1650-1720), a renowned Marathi poet and scholar from the Peshwa era.
2. Vithoji Borkar (1720-1790), a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha Empire.
3. Laxmibai Borkar (1828-1858), a brave warrior from the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company.
4. Shivram Borkar (1892-1960), a social reformer and educationist who established several schools in rural Maharashtra.
5. Malati Borkar (1914-2002), a celebrated Marathi writer and recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.

The name "BORKAR" is also associated with several place names in Maharashtra and Goa, such as Borkar Wadi, Borkar Gaon, and Borkar Nagar, which further suggests the historical significance and prevalence of this surname in these regions.

While the name has its roots in an occupational context, over time, it has evolved into a distinct surname, carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and professionals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borkar

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

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

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