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

Karve, 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 Karve surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karve in America

Karve is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karve surname appeared 102 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 Karve.

The history of the last name Karve

The surname KARVE is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the western state of Maharashtra. The earliest known references to this surname date back to the 12th century AD.

KARVE is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'kaarva,' which means 'potter' or 'sculptor.' This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked as potters or sculptors, likely in the regions around present-day Mumbai and Pune.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KARVE surname can be found in the Yadava dynasty records from the 13th century. During this period, a prominent family of sculptors and architects bore the surname KARVE and was responsible for the construction of several notable temples and monuments in the Deccan region.

In the 16th century, a KARVE named Viththal Karve was a renowned scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the Marathi literary tradition. His works, including the epic poem 'Shri Gurucharitra,' are still widely studied and celebrated today.

Another notable figure with the KARVE surname was Dhondo Keshav Karve, who lived from 1858 to 1962. He was a social reformer and educator who played a pivotal role in promoting women's education and widows' remarriage in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Irawati Karve, born in 1905, was a pioneering Indian anthropologist and sociologist. Her groundbreaking research on kinship systems, family structures, and gender roles in India earned her widespread recognition and numerous awards.

Vishnu Sakharam Karve, born in 1858, was a distinguished mathematician and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and served as the principal of Fergusson College in Pune for several years.

Govind Sakharam Karve, born in 1863, was a renowned social reformer and advocate for women's rights. He founded the Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha, an institution dedicated to providing education and vocational training to women in Maharashtra.

The KARVE surname continues to be prevalent in various parts of Maharashtra, particularly in the regions around Mumbai, Pune, and Satara. While its origins can be traced back to the potter and sculptor communities of ancient times, the name has since been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karve

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

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

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