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

Chandar, 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 Chandar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chandar in America

Chandar is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chandar surname appeared 130 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 Chandar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chandar 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 Chandar

The surname CHANDAR is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is likely derived from the Sanskrit word "Chandra," which means "moon" or "bright." The name may have been initially used as a title or a descriptive term for individuals with a bright or radiant appearance.

In ancient times, the CHANDAR surname was often associated with the Kshatriya caste, which consisted of warriors and rulers. Some historical records suggest that members of this caste bearing the name CHANDAR were prominent landowners and military leaders in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHANDAR surname can be found in the Gurumukhi manuscripts from the 16th century, which document the lives and teachings of the Sikh Gurus. These manuscripts mention several individuals with the surname CHANDAR who were disciples or followers of the Gurus.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the CHANDAR surname was also found in various administrative records and land ownership documents. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname held positions of authority and influence within the Mughal empire.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Sardar Chandan Singh CHANDAR (1710-1789) was a prominent military leader and chieftain in the region of Punjab. He played a significant role in the resistance against the Afghan invasions and is remembered for his bravery and strategic military skills.

Another individual of historical importance was Raja Sarup Singh CHANDAR (1820-1885), who was a wealthy landowner and philanthropist in the region of Punjab. He is credited with establishing numerous educational institutions and contributing to the development of infrastructure in the area.

In more recent times, Sardar Khushwant Singh CHANDAR (1915-2014) was a renowned Indian writer, journalist, and diplomat. He was best known for his witty and insightful writings on Indian history, culture, and politics, and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

Throughout history, the CHANDAR surname has been associated with various place names and regions within the Indian subcontinent, such as Chandigarh, Chandannagar, and Chandrapur, further reinforcing its connection to the Sanskrit word "Chandra."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chandar

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

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

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