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

Datar, 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 Datar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Datar in America

Datar is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Datar surname appeared 187 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 Datar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Datar 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 Datar

The surname DATAR is of Indian origin, specifically tracing its roots to the state of Maharashtra. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "datar," which means "one who gives" or "one who donates." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals known for their generosity or philanthropic contributions.

The earliest known records of the DATAR surname can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and historical texts dating back to the 8th century CE. These manuscripts often mentioned individuals bearing this name in connection with charitable acts or religious donations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DATAR name appears in the Lekhapaddhati, a 9th-century Sanskrit text on letter-writing and documentation. The text mentions a wealthy merchant named Datar Shridhara, who is praised for his generous contributions to various temples and religious institutions.

In the 12th century, a prominent Marathi poet and scholar named Datar Paramanand gained recognition for his literary works and religious teachings. His writings have been widely studied and referenced in the study of Marathi literature and philosophy.

During the 16th century, the DATAR surname gained further prominence with the rise of the Maratha Empire in western India. Several notable figures from this period bore the DATAR name, including Datar Mahadji Shinde, a military commander who served under the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire.

In more recent history, one of the most famous individuals with the DATAR surname was Vijay Datar, an Indian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of cryptography and coding theory. Born in 1926, Datar's work on error-correcting codes and data security algorithms gained international recognition.

Another notable DATAR was Shanta Datar, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the Kathak dance form in the 20th century. Born in 1918, she received numerous accolades for her artistic achievements, including the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

While the DATAR surname has its origins in India, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical roots and associations with generosity and scholarly pursuits remain deeply ingrained in its cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Datar

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

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

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