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

Konar, 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 Konar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konar in America

Konar is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konar surname appeared 263 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 Konar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Konar

The surname KONAR has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Bengal. It is derived from the Bengali word 'konar', which means the tree species Terminalia arjuna, also known as the Arjun tree. This tree holds great religious and cultural significance in Hindu mythology and is often associated with Lord Krishna.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname KONAR can be traced back to the 16th century in various administrative records and manuscripts of the Bengal region. During this time, many families and individuals were identified by their association with specific trees, plants, or occupations related to them.

One of the earliest known bearers of the KONAR surname was Ramchandra Konar, a renowned Bengali poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th century. His literary works, which explored themes of spirituality and devotion, are still celebrated today.

In the 18th century, the KONAR surname gained prominence among the landed gentry and zamindars (landowners) of Bengal. Prominent figures from this era include Raghunath Konar, a powerful zamindar and philanthropist who established several educational institutions and temples in the region.

During the 19th century, the KONAR surname spread beyond Bengal as members of the community migrated to other parts of India and the world. One notable individual was Radhanath Konar, a pioneering Indian lawyer and jurist who played a significant role in shaping the legal system of British India.

In more recent times, the KONAR surname has been associated with several accomplished individuals, such as Aruna Konar, an eminent Indian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics in the 20th century.

Another notable figure is Gouri Konar, a renowned Bengali writer and activist who fearlessly addressed issues of social injustice and gender inequality through her literary works in the late 20th century.

While the KONAR surname has its roots in Bengal, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with bearers of this name making their mark in diverse fields, including literature, law, science, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konar

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

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 Konar 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Konar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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