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

Kamat, 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 Kamat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamat in America

Kamat is the 38050th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamat surname appeared 583 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 Kamat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamat 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 Kamat

The surname KAMAT originated from the western coastal region of India, primarily in the states of Goa and Karnataka. It is believed to have roots in the Konkani language, which is spoken in these areas. The name is thought to be derived from the word "Kaamaat," which means "gardener" or "cultivator" in Konkani.

During the medieval period, when surnames began to solidify, the name KAMAT was commonly found among communities engaged in agricultural activities, particularly in the cultivation of crops like rice, coconuts, and spices. Historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries mention individuals with the surname KAMAT residing in coastal villages and towns.

One of the earliest known references to the name KAMAT can be found in the "Sankalita Sahitya," a collection of Konkani literature compiled in the 17th century. The work includes poems and writings by authors with the surname KAMAT, indicating their presence in the region's literary circles.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Govind Kamat (1720-1792) gained recognition as a renowned poet and scholar in the Konkani language. His works, such as "Govind Kaamaten," are celebrated for their linguistic mastery and cultural significance.

Another notable individual with the surname KAMAT was Vaman Kamat (1845-1912), a social reformer and educationist from Goa. He played a pivotal role in establishing educational institutions and promoting the rights of the underprivileged in the region.

The name KAMAT has also been associated with several place names in the Konkan region, such as Kamat Bandora, a village in Goa, and Kamat Pattan, a town in Karnataka. These place names likely derived from the presence of families with the surname KAMAT in those areas.

Other historical figures bearing the surname KAMAT include Narayan Kamat (1875-1948), a prominent freedom fighter from Goa who actively participated in the Indian independence movement, and Vinayak Kamat (1890-1965), a renowned Konkani playwright and novelist whose works explored the cultural heritage of the region.

It is worth noting that the surname KAMAT has undergone minor variations in spelling over time, such as Caamat, Camaat, and Camut, reflecting the influences of various regional dialects and linguistic adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamat

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

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

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