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

Pagar, 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 Pagar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pagar in America

Pagar is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pagar surname appeared 103 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 Pagar.

The history of the last name Pagar

The surname Pagar has its origins in India, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "pagar," which means "one who lives near a hill or mountain." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided in or around hilly or mountainous regions of the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest documented references to the Pagar surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions several individuals with the name Pagar, indicating that it was already an established surname during that period.

In the 17th century, the Pagar name appears in various historical records and manuscripts from the regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat in western India. These records often mention individuals with this surname holding positions of authority or being involved in administrative roles within local communities.

Notable individuals bearing the Pagar surname throughout history include Rana Pagar Singh (1650-1718), a prominent ruler of the Sisodia Rajput clan in Mewar, Rajasthan. Another notable figure was Amar Singh Pagar (1785-1855), a military leader and commander who served under the Maratha Empire and played a significant role in several battles against the British East India Company.

In the 19th century, the Pagar surname can be found in several literary works and historical accounts from the Indian subcontinent. One such example is the memoir of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898), a renowned social reformer and educator, who mentions interacting with individuals bearing the Pagar surname during his travels.

Another notable individual was Dhyan Chand Pagar (1905-1979), widely regarded as one of the greatest field hockey players of all time. He represented India in numerous international tournaments and was instrumental in the country's success in the sport during the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the Pagar surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in India. For instance, the town of Pagar in Rajasthan is believed to have derived its name from the presence of individuals with this surname in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pagar

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

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

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