2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Partaka
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Partaka. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Partaka surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Partaka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Partaka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Partaka
The surname Partaka has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "partaka," which means "protector" or "guardian."
In ancient Hindu scriptures and historical records, the name Partaka is mentioned in connection with warriors and chieftains who were entrusted with protecting their communities and territories. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Prithviraj Raso," a literary work that chronicles the life of the legendary Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan, who ruled in the late 12th century.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Partaka can be traced back to the 14th century, during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate. Several individuals bearing this name are mentioned in administrative records and court chronicles of that era, suggesting that they were likely members of the nobility or held important positions within the royal administration.
One notable figure with the surname Partaka was Rai Partaka Singh, a renowned military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his valor and strategic acumen.
Another prominent individual was Rani Partaka Devi, who ruled over the princely state of Jind in the early 19th century. She is remembered for her leadership and efforts in modernizing her kingdom, as well as her patronage of arts and culture.
In the realm of literature, the name Partaka is associated with the 17th-century poet and scholar Partaka Bhatta, who authored several works on Sanskrit grammar and philosophy. His writings were highly influential and widely studied in academic circles of his time.
Other notable figures with the surname Partaka include Jayant Partaka, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the 18th century, and Rani Partaka Kumari, a social reformer and advocate for women's education in the late 19th century.
While the surname Partaka has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connections to the region's rich cultural heritage remain deeply ingrained in its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Partaka
Among Census respondents with the surname Partaka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Partaka bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Partaka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 101
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Partaka
Partaka appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-12 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,881 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 10,881 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Partaka surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #152,989 | -7.7% |
| Count | 117 | 105 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Partaka bearers went from 117 to 105 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 10,881 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #152,989.
FAQ
Partaka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Partaka?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Partaka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Partaka?
Partaka ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Partaka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Partaka.
Has Partaka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Partaka went from 117 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Partaka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Partaka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Partaka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Partaka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Two or More Races (2.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Partaka (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Partaka mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Partaka (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Partaka?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.