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

Dhar, 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 Dhar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dhar in America

Dhar is the 24404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dhar surname appeared 1,026 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 Dhar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dhar 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 Dhar

The surname DHAR is believed to have originated in South Asia, particularly in the Indian subcontinent. It is considered to be a derivative of the Sanskrit word 'Dhara,' which means 'flow' or 'stream.' This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near rivers or streams, or those who worked in professions related to water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DHAR can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Malwa, which is now part of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. During this period, the town of Dhar served as the capital of the Malwa Sultanate, and it is possible that the surname was derived from this place name.

In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Mahabharata and Puranas, there are references to individuals with the name DHAR or its variations. For example, Dhara was the name of a river mentioned in the Mahabharata, and there was also a sage named Dhara who was renowned for his wisdom and knowledge.

Notable individuals with the surname DHAR throughout history include:

1. Raja Bhoj Dhar (1010-1055 CE), a renowned ruler of the Paramara dynasty in central India, known for his patronage of arts, literature, and architecture.
2. Anant Dhar (1690-1760 CE), a Hindu scholar and poet from the Braj region of northern India, who wrote extensively on devotional themes.
3. Jai Singh Dhar (1768-1843 CE), a Rajput warrior and military leader who served under the Maratha Empire and played a significant role in the Third Anglo-Maratha War.
4. Gobind Behari Dhar (1875-1945 CE), an Indian mathematician and educator who made notable contributions to the field of geometry.
5. Shyam Sunder Dhar (1918-2007 CE), an eminent Indian historian and scholar who specialized in the study of ancient Indian history and culture.

While the surname DHAR is predominantly found in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it has a rich historical and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dhar

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

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

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