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

Karmakar, 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 Karmakar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karmakar in America

Karmakar is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karmakar surname appeared 200 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 Karmakar.

The history of the last name Karmakar

The surname Karmakar is an occupational surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'karmakar' meaning 'artisan' or 'craftsman'. It is believed to have originated in the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the states of West Bengal and Bangladesh, during the medieval period.

The earliest known reference to the Karmakar surname can be traced back to the 16th century when it appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. One notable mention is found in the 'Akbarnama', a 16th-century biographical account of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, where a skilled artisan named Karmakar is mentioned.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name gained prominence in the region, with several Karmakar families establishing themselves as skilled artisans and craftsmen. One notable figure from this period was Ramkrishna Karmakar (1653-1714), a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of several temples and monuments in the region.

In the 19th century, the Karmakar surname was associated with the Bengal Renaissance, a socio-cultural and religious movement that swept through the region. One prominent figure from this era was Ishwar Chandra Karmakar (1821-1891), a social reformer and educator who played a significant role in promoting education and women's rights.

Another notable Karmakar was Birendranath Karmakar (1885-1964), a pioneering Indian chemist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry. He served as the Head of the Chemistry Department at Calcutta University and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.

In more recent times, the name Karmakar has been associated with various fields, including sports, literature, and politics. One notable individual is Dipa Karmakar (born 1993), an Indian artistic gymnast who became the first Indian female gymnast to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2016.

While the Karmakar surname is primarily found in the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots and significance of the name remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karmakar

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

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 Karmakar 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.

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

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