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

Chakraborty, 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 Chakraborty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chakraborty in America

Chakraborty is the 18116th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chakraborty surname appeared 1,537 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Chakraborty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chakraborty 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 Chakraborty

The surname Chakraborty has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Bengal and Bangladesh. It dates back several centuries and is derived from the Sanskrit words "chakra" meaning wheel or circle, and "borty" meaning occupation or profession. The name was initially associated with those who crafted wheels, pottery or other circular objects as their primary vocation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Chakraborty surname can be found in the Akbar-era revenue records from the late 16th century. These documents mention several individuals with this surname residing in various villages across Bengal. The name also appears in local land grant records and court chronicles from the 17th and 18th centuries.

The surname's spelling has evolved over time, with variations such as Chakravarti, Chakravartty, and Chakrabortty being used in different regions and time periods. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include the 19th-century Bengali author and social reformer Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838-1894), who was also known as Bankim Chakraborty.

Another prominent figure was Upendranath Chakraborty (1863-1915), a renowned Bengali writer and playwright. The Indian freedom fighter and social activist Basanta Kumar Chakraborty (1887-1969) played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and the upliftment of the underprivileged.

In more recent times, the Chakraborty surname has been associated with accomplished individuals across various fields. For instance, Utpal Chakraborty (1924-1993) was a celebrated Bengali actor and director, renowned for his contributions to Indian theater and cinema. Sourav Chakraborty (born 1976) is a prominent Indian cricketer who captained the national team and is considered one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history.

While the Chakraborty surname originated in Bengal and Bangladesh, it has since spread to other parts of the Indian subcontinent and across the globe due to migration and diaspora communities. The name continues to carry a rich cultural heritage and legacy rooted in its ancient Sanskrit origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chakraborty

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

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

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