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

Gadkari, 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 Gadkari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gadkari in America

Gadkari is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gadkari surname appeared 141 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 Gadkari.

The history of the last name Gadkari

The surname Gadkari has its roots in India, particularly in the western state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Marathi word "gadaka," which means "a village headman or a leader."

The Gadkari surname was commonly found in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, which includes the present-day districts of Nagpur, Amravati, Chandrapur, and Bhandara. This region has a rich history dating back to the ancient Vakataka and Chalukya dynasties, and the Gadkari name is thought to have emerged during this time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gadkari surname can be found in the "Bakhars," which are historical records maintained by the Bhonsle dynasty that ruled the Nagpur region from the 18th to the 19th century. These records mention several individuals with the Gadkari surname holding prominent positions in the local administration and village governance.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Gadkari surname was Malhar Rao Gadkari, who served as a military commander under the Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj. His bravery and leadership skills were widely acclaimed, and he played a crucial role in several battles against the Mughal forces.

Another prominent individual with the Gadkari surname was Rao Bahadur Raghunath Gadkari (1857-1938), a renowned educationist and social reformer from Nagpur. He established several educational institutions and worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society.

In more recent times, Nitin Gadkari (born 1957) is a well-known political figure from Maharashtra who has served as the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways in the Indian government. He has been instrumental in improving the country's infrastructure and transportation network.

Other notable individuals with the Gadkari surname include Suresh Gadkari (born 1957), a Marathi actor and director, and Vishvanath Gadkari (1908-1990), a renowned Marathi writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the literary and cultural landscape of Maharashtra.

The Gadkari surname has a rich history and has been associated with various fields, including politics, administration, education, literature, and the performing arts. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Maharashtra, the name continues to hold significance in contemporary Indian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gadkari

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

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

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