2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Khanolkar
A surname of Indian origin denoting someone from the village of Khanolkar.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 156 Americans carry the last name Khanolkar. That puts it at #130,360 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,197,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Khanolkar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
156
1 in 2,197,143
Census rank
#130,360
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
136
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 136 bearers of the surname Khanolkar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 130360th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Khanolkar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.6%. The next largest groups are White (11.8%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Khanolkar
Among Census respondents with the surname Khanolkar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.6%. The next largest groups are White (11.8%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Khanolkar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Khanolkar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander81.6% · 111
- White11.8% · 16
- Two or more races4.4% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 2
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Khanolkar
Khanolkar appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#130,360
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
+35 bearers (+34.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 29,352 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #130,360 | 136 | 0.05 | +35 bearers (+34.7%) | Up 29,352 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Khanolkar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #130,360 | 18.4% |
| Count | 101 | 136 | 34.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.05 | 51.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Khanolkar bearers went from 101 to 136 (+34.7% change). The surname moved up 29,352 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #130,360.
FAQ
Khanolkar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Khanolkar?
Name Census estimates that about 156 living Americans carry the surname Khanolkar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,197,143 residents.
How common is Khanolkar?
Khanolkar ranks #130,360 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 136 people with the surname Khanolkar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (156), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Khanolkar.
Has Khanolkar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Khanolkar went from 101 recorded bearers to 136. That is an increase of 35 (+34.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #130,360.
What does the Census say about the background of Khanolkar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Khanolkar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.6%. The next largest groups are White (11.8%) and Two or More Races (4.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Khanolkar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.6% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Khanolkar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (81.6%), White (11.8%), Two or More Races (4.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Khanolkar (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Khanolkar mean?
A surname of Indian origin denoting someone from the village of Khanolkar. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Khanolkar (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Khanolkar?
Want to know how many people are called Khanolkar? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.