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

Nagarkar, 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 Nagarkar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nagarkar in America

Nagarkar is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nagarkar surname appeared 124 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 Nagarkar.

The history of the last name Nagarkar

The surname Nagarkar is of Indian origin, specifically from the Maharashtra region of western India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nagar," meaning town or city, and "kar," which means maker or doer. Thus, the name Nagarkar likely referred to someone who was a town planner, architect, or involved in urban development.

The earliest records of the Nagarkar surname can be traced back to the 12th century, during the reign of the Yadava dynasty in the Deccan region. This dynasty patronized the construction of several temples, forts, and towns, and it is possible that the Nagarkars played a role in these architectural endeavors.

One of the earliest known references to the Nagarkar name is found in the Likhitaka inscription, dated 1235 CE, which mentions a person named Nagarkar who was involved in the construction of a temple in the village of Likhitaka, near present-day Pune.

During the Maratha Empire (17th-19th centuries), the Nagarkars held prominent positions as administrators and architects. Malhar Nagarkar (1690-1760) was a renowned engineer and architect who oversaw the construction of several forts and buildings under the Peshwa rulers.

Another notable Nagarkar was Govind Nagarkar (1810-1890), a social reformer and educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Pune. He played a significant role in promoting female education in the region.

In the field of literature, Sadashiv Nagarkar (1892-1964) was a prominent Marathi writer and poet. He is best known for his novel "Kokila," which explored the social and cultural changes in Maharashtra during the early 20th century.

More recently, Kiran Nagarkar (1942-2019) was a renowned Indian novelist and playwright. His acclaimed works include the novels "Cuckold" and "Bedtime Story," which explored themes of identity, power, and modern Indian society.

The Nagarkar surname continues to be prevalent in the Indian state of Maharashtra, particularly in cities like Pune, Mumbai, and Nashik, where many families with this last name can be found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nagarkar

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

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 Nagarkar 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.

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

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