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

Damle, 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 Damle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damle in America

Damle is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damle surname appeared 258 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 Damle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Damle 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 Damle

The surname Damle originates from India, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, specifically in the regions around the cities of Pune and Satara.

One of the earliest records of the name Damle can be found in the Peshwa Daftar, a collection of historical documents from the Maratha Empire. These documents, dating back to the late 17th and early 18th centuries, mention several individuals with the surname Damle who held administrative positions within the empire.

The name Damle is likely derived from the Sanskrit word "damala," meaning "one who excels or conquers." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who demonstrated exceptional prowess or achievements in various fields.

In the 18th century, the name Damle gained prominence with the rise of the Maratha military leader, Ranoji Damle. Born in 1695, Ranoji Damle played a crucial role in the expansion of the Maratha Empire under the leadership of Peshwa Bajirao I. He was renowned for his military strategies and bravery on the battlefield.

Another notable figure with the surname Damle was Krishnarao Damle, a prominent scholar and author who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1823, Krishnarao Damle authored several works on Marathi literature, grammar, and philosophy, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Marathi language and culture.

In the realm of Indian classical music, the name Damle is associated with the renowned singer and musician, Sawai Gandharva Ramkrishnabuwa Damle. Born in 1886, Sawai Gandharva was a pivotal figure in the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music and is considered one of the greatest vocalists in Indian musical history.

Another notable individual with the surname Damle was Shridhar Venkatesh Damle, a social reformer and educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Shridhar Damle was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and promoting the education of women in Maharashtra.

The surname Damle can also be found in various place names across Maharashtra, such as Damlewadi and Damlenagar, further attesting to its historical roots and significance in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damle

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

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

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