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

Limaye, 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 Limaye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Limaye in America

Limaye is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Limaye surname appeared 256 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 Limaye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Limaye 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 Limaye

The surname Limaye originated in India, specifically in the western state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, with the word "Lima" meaning "border" or "boundary." The suffix "ye" is a common ending for surnames in the region, indicating a place of origin or occupation.

The name Limaye is thought to have first appeared in historical records during the 16th and 17th centuries, when the Maratha Empire was prominent in the region. Many families with this surname can trace their ancestry back to the warrior-class, known as the Maratha clan, who played a significant role in the empire's expansion and governance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Limaye can be found in the Peshwa Daftar, a collection of administrative records from the Maratha Empire. These records mention several individuals with the surname Limaye serving in various administrative and military roles during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Notable individuals with the surname Limaye include Madhukar Limaye (1922-1995), an Indian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament. Another prominent figure was Raghu Limaye (1857-1943), a social reformer and educator who founded the Rashtriya Shikshan Mandal, an organization dedicated to promoting education in Maharashtra.

Vasudeo Balwant Limaye (1876-1959) was a renowned Indian physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of optics and wave theory. He served as the principal of Fergusson College in Pune and was honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award by the Indian government.

In the field of literature, Vijay Limaye (1926-2001) was a prominent Marathi author and playwright. His works explored social and political themes and earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.

Another notable figure is Arundhati Limaye (born 1968), a classical Indian dancer and choreographer who has performed and taught extensively both in India and abroad, promoting the traditional Indian dance forms of Kathak and Bharatanatyam.

The surname Limaye has also been associated with several place names in Maharashtra, such as Limaye Vasti and Limaye Wadi, which were likely named after families or individuals bearing this surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Limaye

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

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

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