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

Kamath, 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 Kamath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamath in America

Kamath is the 20449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamath surname appeared 1,299 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 Kamath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamath 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 Kamath

The surname "KAMATH" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Karnataka. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kamatha," which refers to a region or territory. The name is likely associated with individuals who hailed from or governed this particular territory in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "KAMATH" can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in inscriptions and manuscripts from the Western Ganga dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Karnataka. The name was prominently mentioned in the context of administrative officials and landowners during this period.

In the 14th century, the Vijayanagar Empire, which encompassed a significant portion of southern India, had several notable figures bearing the surname "KAMATH." One such individual was Madhava KAMATH, a renowned scholar and mathematician who contributed significantly to the field of astronomy and astrology.

During the 16th century, the "KAMATH" surname gained prominence in the coastal regions of Karnataka, particularly in the city of Udupi. The Kadri KAMATH family, which traces its roots back to this era, played a prominent role in the region's cultural and religious affairs, with many members serving as influential scholars and administrators in the Udupi Krishna Mutt.

In the 18th century, Govind Prabhu KAMATH, a renowned scholar and linguist, authored several literary works in the Kannada language, including translations of ancient texts. His contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Kannada language and literature earned him great respect and recognition.

Another notable figure with the surname "KAMATH" was Rama KAMATH, a 19th-century social reformer and educationist. She dedicated her life to promoting education among women and establishing schools in various parts of Karnataka. Her efforts helped empower and uplift the status of women in the region during a time when educational opportunities were limited.

While the surname "KAMATH" is predominantly found in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, it has also spread to other parts of the country and the world due to migration and diaspora. The name continues to hold significance and is associated with a rich cultural heritage rooted in the historical regions of Karnataka.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamath

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

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

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