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

Nerurkar, 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 Nerurkar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nerurkar in America

Nerurkar is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nerurkar surname appeared 102 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 Nerurkar.

The history of the last name Nerurkar

The surname NERURKAR is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Maharashtra. It likely originated in the late medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is derived from the Marathi word "Neru," which means "ridge" or "high ground," and "kar," which is a common suffix indicating an occupational or place-based name.

This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived on or worked near a ridge or elevated area. In some cases, surnames derived from place names or geographical features were given to families who lived in those locations for generations.

While no definitive historical references to the NERURKAR surname have been found in ancient texts or manuscripts, it is possible that the name appeared in local records or documents from the region during the medieval era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the NERURKAR surname was Govind Nerurkar, a Marathi poet and scholar who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his works on Hindu philosophy and religious texts.

Another notable figure with this surname was Baburao Nerurkar, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1853 to 1924. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the rights of underprivileged communities.

In the field of science, Vasant Nerurkar (1917-1996) was a renowned Indian physicist and academic. He made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays and served as the Director of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

Shridhar Nerurkar (1870-1949) was a celebrated Marathi playwright and author who wrote several notable plays and novels that explored social issues and cultural themes.

Lastly, Vinayak Nerurkar (1924-2008) was a prominent Indian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, from 1972 to 1978.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the NERURKAR surname, which has its roots in the Indian state of Maharashtra and likely originated from a geographical or occupational reference.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nerurkar

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

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

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