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

Ghate, 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 Ghate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghate in America

Ghate is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghate surname appeared 101 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 Ghate.

The history of the last name Ghate

The surname GHATE has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century CE. The name is derived from the Marathi language and is thought to be an occupational surname, possibly referring to those who worked as potters or clay workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Bakhars, which are historical chronicles written in the Marathi language. These manuscripts, dating back to the 16th century, mention individuals with the surname GHATE who were associated with various ruling dynasties and prominent families in the region.

The surname GHATE can also be traced back to several villages and towns in Maharashtra, such as Ghatge Vasti, Ghategaon, and Ghatgebachiwadi, among others. These place names likely originated from the surname itself or vice versa, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in those areas.

Notable individuals with the surname GHATE throughout history include:

1. Shivaji Ghate (1627-1680), a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj.
2. Ramchandra Ghate (1790-1869), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author from Pune.
3. Govind Ghate (1888-1971), a pioneering social reformer and advocate for women's education in Maharashtra.
4. Vinayak Ghate (1912-1003), a celebrated Marathi poet and playwright who received the Padma Bhushan award.
5. Vasudha Ghate (born 1949), a renowned Indian classical singer and exponent of the Khayal style of music.

While the surname GHATE has its roots in Maharashtra, it has also spread to other parts of India and across the globe due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the western Indian region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghate

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

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

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