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

Chakravarti, 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 Chakravarti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chakravarti in America

Chakravarti is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chakravarti surname appeared 172 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 Chakravarti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chakravarti 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 Chakravarti

The surname Chakravarti originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Bengal region. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "chakravarti," which means "sovereign" or "ruler of the cyclical world." The word is a combination of "chakra" (wheel or cycle) and "varti" (one who follows or abides by).

The name Chakravarti has a long history and can be traced back to ancient India. It was initially used as a title for powerful rulers and kings who ruled over vast territories. In Hindu mythology, the term "Chakravarti" is also associated with the concept of a universal monarch or an ideal ruler.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chakravarti can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions from the 5th century CE. One notable example is the Gupta Empire, where the ruler Chandragupta II was referred to as "Chakravarti" in several inscriptions and coins.

Over time, the name Chakravarti evolved from a title to a surname, particularly among the Brahmin communities of Bengal. It became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Chakravarti throughout history. One of the most famous is the Bengali philosopher and social reformer, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838-1894), who is considered a prominent figure in the Bengali Renaissance. He is best known for penning the novel "Anandamath," which contains the famous song "Vande Mataram" (I praise thee, Mother).

Another notable figure is the Indian mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhata (476-550 CE), who was also referred to as "Aryabhata Chakravarti." He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, including the concept of zero and the calculation of the value of pi.

Nimai Chakravarti (1855-1939) was a prominent Bengali novelist and playwright who played a significant role in the development of modern Bengali literature. He is known for his novels such as "Alo O Chhaya" (Light and Shadow) and "Sabatibhitar Upakhyan" (The Tale of Sabati).

Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899-1976), also known as Nazrul Chakravarti, was a renowned Bengali poet, writer, and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Bengali literary renaissance. He is widely regarded as the "Rebel Poet" and is considered the national poet of Bangladesh.

Lastly, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975), an Indian philosopher and statesman, was also referred to as "Radhakrishnan Chakravarti." He served as the second President of India from 1962 to 1967 and was a prominent advocate of Hinduism and Indian philosophy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chakravarti

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

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

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