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

Nadkarni, 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 Nadkarni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nadkarni in America

Nadkarni is the 42163rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nadkarni surname appeared 515 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 Nadkarni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nadkarni 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 Nadkarni

The surname Nadkarni is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "nad" meaning river or stream, and "karna" meaning ear or person from, indicating that the name likely originated in an area near a river or stream.

The earliest recorded instances of the Nadkarni surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. It is believed that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived or worked near a particular river or stream, eventually becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest known references to the Nadkarni surname is found in the "Bakhars," which were historical chronicles written by the Maratha rulers of the time. These records mention individuals with the Nadkarni surname serving in various capacities, such as administrators or military personnel.

In the 18th century, a prominent Nadkarni figure was Ramchandra Nadkarni, who was a renowned scholar and poet in the court of the Peshwa rulers. His works, which included literary texts and commentaries on Hindu scriptures, are still studied and celebrated today.

Another notable individual was Vishnu Narayan Nadkarni (1857-1924), a social reformer and educator who played a crucial role in the establishment of several educational institutions in Maharashtra. He was also a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and worked alongside leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

In the field of literature, Vijaya Nadkarni (1931-2015) was a celebrated Marathi author and poet. Her works explored themes of feminism, social justice, and the human condition. She received numerous awards and accolades for her literary contributions, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.

Govind Narayan Nadkarni (1892-1970) was a renowned scholar and linguist who specialized in the study of ancient Indian languages and literature. He held important academic positions and authored several books and research papers that contributed significantly to the field of linguistics.

In the performing arts, Arundhati Nadkarni (born 1962) is a well-known classical dancer and choreographer. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical dance forms, particularly the Bharatanatyam style.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nadkarni

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

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

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