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

Kantak, 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 Kantak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kantak in America

Kantak is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kantak surname appeared 143 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 Kantak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kantak 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 Kantak

The surname Kantak originates from India, specifically from the western state of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "kantaka," which means "thorn" or "prickle." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations or characteristics related to thorny plants or prickly materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kantak surname can be found in the records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. The name appears in several administrative documents and tax records from that period, indicating its presence among the population of Gujarat.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Devidas Kantak was a renowned poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the Gujarati literary tradition. He is remembered for his poetic works that explored themes of devotion, spirituality, and the human condition.

During the 18th century, the Kantak surname was also present in the region of Kathiawar, which was part of the historical Saurashtra region in Gujarat. Historical records from that time mention individuals with the Kantak surname holding positions of authority and influence in local communities.

In the 19th century, Laxmidas Kantak, born in 1835, was a prominent social reformer and educator who played a pivotal role in promoting education and advocating for the rights of women in Gujarat. His contributions to the social and educational landscape of the region are widely recognized.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Nathubhai Kantak, born in 1862, who was a influential businessman and philanthropist. He established several educational institutions and supported various charitable initiatives, leaving a lasting impact on the communities he served.

The Kantak surname has also been associated with certain place names in Gujarat, such as Kantak Nagar and Kantak Pura, which may have derived their names from the surname itself or vice versa, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in those areas.

Throughout its history, the Kantak surname has maintained a strong presence in Gujarat, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including literature, social reform, business, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kantak

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

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

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