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

Chakrabarty, 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 Chakrabarty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chakrabarty in America

Chakrabarty is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chakrabarty surname appeared 279 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 Chakrabarty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chakrabarty 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 Chakrabarty

The surname Chakrabarty is of Indian origin, originating in the Bengal region during the medieval period. It is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit words "chakra" meaning "wheel" or "circle," and "varty" meaning "to stay" or "to reside." Together, the name signifies "one who resides near a wheel" or "one associated with a wheel-making profession."

The earliest known reference to the Chakrabarty surname can be traced back to the 15th century, where it appears in several historical records and manuscripts from Bengal. The name was particularly prevalent among families involved in wheel-making, carpentry, or other related crafts, reflecting the occupational associations of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Chakrabarty surname was Ramprasad Chakrabarty, a renowned Bengali poet who lived from 1720 to 1785. His works, infused with devotional themes and spiritual wisdom, have become an integral part of Bengali literary heritage.

Another notable figure was Jadunath Chakrabarty (1824-1899), a prominent educationist and social reformer from Bengal. He played a pivotal role in establishing several educational institutions and promoting the cause of women's education during the 19th century.

In the field of science, Har Gobind Khorana (1922-2011), a biochemist of Indian descent born in Raipur, British India, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1968 for his groundbreaking work on the interpretation of the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis.

Rabindranath Chakrabarty (1903-1980), a Bengali poet and writer, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Bengal. His works explored themes of rural life, social justice, and human emotions, earning him widespread recognition and numerous accolades.

Another prominent figure bearing the Chakrabarty surname was Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty (1938-), a microbial geneticist and the first person to patent a genetically engineered organism. His landmark case, Diamond v. Chakrabarty, established the patentability of living organisms in the United States, paving the way for advancements in biotechnology.

While the Chakrabarty surname has its roots in Bengal, it has since spread across different regions of India and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, education, science, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chakrabarty

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

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

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