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

Deodhar, 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 Deodhar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deodhar in America

Deodhar is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deodhar surname appeared 151 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 Deodhar.

The history of the last name Deodhar

The surname Deodhar is of Indian origin, specifically from the western state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'deva' meaning god or divine and 'dhar' meaning bearer or holder, indicating someone who bears or upholds divine qualities or principles.

The name is closely associated with the Deodhar Brahmin community, a prominent Brahmin sub-caste from the Konkan region of Maharashtra. This community traces its roots back to the ancient Rig Vedic times and has a rich cultural heritage. The earliest known reference to the name Deodhar can be found in the historical records of the Peshwa era, when several Deodhar families held influential positions in the administrative and scholarly circles of the Maratha Empire.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Deodhar was Ramchandra Deodhar, a renowned scholar and astrologer who lived in the 16th century. He authored several treatises on astrology and Hindu philosophy, which are still studied and revered today. Another notable figure was Mahadev Govind Deodhar (1840-1900), a prominent social reformer and educator who played a significant role in the promotion of women's education in Maharashtra.

In the field of literature, Anant Sadashiv Deodhar (1879-1948) was a celebrated Marathi poet and playwright. His works, such as "Rangbhumicha Raja" and "Kavitanche Rajya," are considered classics of Marathi literature. Similarly, Balwant Deodhar (1902-1968) was a renowned Marathi author and journalist, known for his novels and short stories that explored social issues of his time.

Another notable figure was Narayan Vinayak Deodhar (1896-1967), a distinguished mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was the director of the Osmania University Observatory in Hyderabad. More recently, Suresh Deodhar (born 1949) is a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, who has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to Hindustani classical music.

While the surname Deodhar has its roots in Maharashtra, individuals bearing this name have made their mark across various fields and regions within India and beyond, upholding the essence of its divine origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deodhar

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

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 Deodhar 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.

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

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