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

Nivar, 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 Nivar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nivar in America

Nivar is the 36585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nivar surname appeared 611 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 Nivar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nivar 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 Nivar

The surname Nivar is believed to have originated in northern India, likely in the region of Punjab or Haryana, during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "niv?ra," meaning "shelter" or "dwelling place," which suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a particular area or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nivar can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire, where it appears in a document from the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556-1605). This document mentions a person named Nivar Singh, who was a member of the imperial court.

In the 18th century, the name Nivar appears in several Persian manuscripts and chronicles, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of importance during that time. One notable figure was Nivar Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707).

During the British Raj in India, the surname Nivar was found among the landed gentry and affluent families in the northern regions of the country. One prominent individual was Nivar Singh Kaleka (1812-1887), a philanthropist and landowner who played a significant role in the development of education and infrastructure in his community.

Another historically important figure was Nivar Das (1876-1954), a renowned scholar and Sanskrit grammarian who authored several influential works on the subject. His contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature and linguistics were widely recognized during his lifetime.

In the early 20th century, the name Nivar gained further recognition when Nivar Thakar (1905-1980), a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician, rose to prominence. He was an active member of the Indian National Congress and played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence.

While the surname Nivar is not as common as some other Indian surnames, it has a rich historical legacy and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nivar

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

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

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