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

Kadam, 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 Kadam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kadam in America

Kadam is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kadam surname appeared 411 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 Kadam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kadam 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 Kadam

The surname KADAM has its roots in India, originating from the Sanskrit word 'kadam', meaning 'footstep' or 'step'. It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the medieval period, indicating that the ancestors of those bearing this name were likely associated with travel or a nomadic lifestyle.

One of the earliest known references to the KADAM surname can be found in the ancient Hindu sacred texts, the Vedas, where it is mentioned in connection with various spiritual and philosophical concepts related to the path of enlightenment and the journey of the soul.

In the 12th century, the KADAM name appeared in several historical records and manuscripts from the region of Maharashtra, India. These documents suggest that individuals with this surname were involved in various professions, including trade, agriculture, and military service.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the KADAM name was found among families of both Hindu and Muslim faiths, indicating its widespread adoption across religious and cultural boundaries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the KADAM surname was Govind Kadam, a prominent Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century in the present-day state of Maharashtra. His works, including the celebrated 'Kadam-Ramayana', a poetic retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana, have been widely studied and celebrated.

Another notable figure in history bearing the KADAM surname was Shivaji Kadam, a valiant warrior and military commander who served under the legendary Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century. Shivaji Kadam played a crucial role in several battles against the Mughal forces and is remembered for his bravery and strategic prowess.

In the field of literature, Vaman Kadam, a 16th-century poet and scholar from Maharashtra, made significant contributions to the Marathi language and literature. His poetic works, particularly his compositions in the ovi meter, have been widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated.

During the British colonial period in India, the KADAM surname was also found among individuals who played influential roles in various spheres, including politics, education, and social reform movements. One such figure was Gopal Kadam, a prominent educator and social activist who worked tirelessly for the upliftment of marginalized communities in the late 19th century.

In more recent times, the KADAM name has been associated with several influential personalities across various fields, such as Sachin Kadam, a renowned contemporary artist known for his vibrant and thought-provoking paintings, and Shanta Kadam, a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer who has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical dance forms.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kadam

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

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

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