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

Khanolkar, 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 Khanolkar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khanolkar in America

Khanolkar is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khanolkar surname appeared 101 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 Khanolkar.

The history of the last name Khanolkar

The surname Khanolkar originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Marathi language, which is the primary language spoken in Maharashtra.

Khanolkar is believed to be a combination of two words: "Khan," which was a title used by Muslim rulers and nobles, and "olkar," which is thought to be a derivation of the Marathi word "olakh," meaning "recognition" or "identification." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were recognized or identified as servants or officials under the rule of a Khan or Muslim ruler.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khanolkar can be found in the Bakhars, which are historical chronicles maintained by the ruling dynasties of Maharashtra. These records mention individuals with the surname Khanolkar serving in various capacities, such as administrators, revenue collectors, and military officers, during the reign of the Bahamani Sultanate and the later Maratha Empire.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Khanolkar in history are Malhar Rao Khanolkar (1705-1778), a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha ruler Shahu I. Another prominent figure was Govind Rao Khanolkar (1795-1865), a renowned scholar and author who wrote several works on Marathi literature and grammar.

Narayan Rao Khanolkar (1820-1890) was a respected judge and legal scholar who served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court in the late 19th century. Madhav Rao Khanolkar (1855-1920) was a pioneering educationist and social reformer who played a significant role in establishing educational institutions in Maharashtra.

In more recent times, Vishnu Vaman Khanolkar (1901-1966) was a distinguished artist and painter known for his contributions to the Indian modernist art movement. His works are part of several prestigious collections across India and abroad.

While the surname Khanolkar has its roots in Maharashtra, it has spread to other parts of India and even to other countries due to migration and diaspora. However, the name remains closely associated with its historical origins in the western Indian region, reflecting a rich cultural heritage and a significant presence in various spheres of life throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khanolkar

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

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

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