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

Karandikar, 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 Karandikar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karandikar in America

Karandikar is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karandikar surname appeared 203 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 Karandikar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Karandikar 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 Karandikar

The surname Karandikar originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the western state of Maharashtra. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 9th to 13th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Karan" (meaning deed or action) and "Dikar" (meaning doer or performer), suggesting that the name was originally associated with a particular profession or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Karandikar surname can be found in the Bakhars, a collection of historical manuscripts from the Maratha Empire. These manuscripts mention several individuals with the Karandikar name, suggesting that they were influential figures in the region during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Karandikar name has also been associated with various place names in Maharashtra, such as Karandikara and Karandikarvadi, indicating that the surname may have originated from these locations or that the family members held significant roles or positions there.

Some notable individuals with the Karandikar surname throughout history include:

1. Govind Pant Karandikar (1650-1728), a prominent Marathi poet and scholar during the Maratha Empire era.
2. Bal Govind Karandikar (1790-1855), a renowned Marathi author and playwright known for his contribution to the development of Marathi literature.
3. Ramchandra Ganesh Karandikar (1865-1932), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, who made significant contributions to the study of eclipses and planetary motion.
4. Vijayalaxmi Karandikar (1920-2006), a prominent social activist and freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement.
5. Sharad Karandikar (born 1952), a respected Marathi actor and director, known for his work in both theater and films.

While the Karandikar surname has its roots in Maharashtra, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora. The name continues to hold cultural and historical significance, reflecting the rich heritage and traditions of the region from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karandikar

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

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

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