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

Magar, 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 Magar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magar in America

Magar is the 28679th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magar surname appeared 831 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 Magar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magar 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 Magar

The surname Magar is of Indian origin, primarily found in the northern and central regions of the country. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Maagara," which means "cultivator" or "farmer." The earliest records of this surname can be traced back to the 12th century, during the period of the Delhi Sultanate.

The name Magar was initially associated with agrarian communities and landowners in various parts of northern India. Some historical accounts mention the presence of Magar families in the regions of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan during the medieval era.

One notable reference to the Magar name is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It lists several Magar landholders and their holdings in various districts.

The earliest recorded bearer of the surname Magar is believed to be Dhara Magar, a prominent landowner from the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh, who lived in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Rani Magar, a feudal landlord in the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, who played a significant role in the region's politics during the 15th century.

In the 18th century, the Magar surname gained prominence in the region of Punjab, where several members of the community held positions of influence under the Sikh rulers. Bhai Magar Singh, born in 1720, was a renowned warrior and general in the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

During the British colonial period in India, the Magar surname was also found among the landed gentry and zamindars (landlords) in various parts of northern and central India. One prominent figure was Raja Magar Mal, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the state of Uttar Pradesh, who lived in the late 19th century and was known for his contributions to education and social welfare.

Over the centuries, the Magar surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, military service, and administrative roles. While the name has its origins in northern India, it has also spread to other parts of the country due to migration and social mobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magar

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

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

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