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

Katari, 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 Katari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katari in America

Katari is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katari surname appeared 129 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 Katari.

The history of the last name Katari

The surname Katari is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern region of the country. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "katari," which means "dagger" or "knife." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were skilled in the use of daggers or knives, possibly as warriors or artisans.

The earliest known records of the surname Katari can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable mention is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a detailed account of the administration and governance of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Emperor Akbar (1542-1605).

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the surname Katari was Rao Katari Singh, a valiant warrior and military commander who served under the Rajput rulers of Mewar. He played a crucial role in defending the region against Mughal invasions and is revered for his bravery and loyalty.

During the 18th century, the Katari surname gained prominence in the northern Indian states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. One notable individual from this period was Thakur Katari Singh, a landowner and local chieftain who was involved in the uprising against British rule in the late 1700s.

In the 19th century, the Katari surname was associated with several scholars and intellectuals. One such figure was Pandit Shri Krishna Katari (1820-1895), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian texts.

Another notable individual with the Katari surname was Rao Bahadur Katari Venkata Subba Rao (1842-1923), a prominent lawyer and social reformer from the Madras Presidency (modern-day Tamil Nadu). He played a pivotal role in advocating for the rights of the lower castes and worked towards their upliftment.

While the surname Katari has its roots in northern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and has also been found among the Indian diaspora worldwide. However, it remains relatively uncommon, with the highest concentrations being in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katari

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

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

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