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

Pendse, 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 Pendse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pendse in America

Pendse is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pendse surname appeared 173 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 Pendse.

The history of the last name Pendse

The surname Pendse is of Indian origin, originating in the region of Maharashtra in western India. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Panda," which means "learned" or "wise," and was likely used as a title or honorific for scholars and teachers.

The earliest recorded instances of the Pendse surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Maratha Empire. During this period, the Pendse family was known for their contributions to the fields of literature, philosophy, and education.

One of the most notable figures with the Pendse surname was Shri Vaman Shastri Pendse (1801-1888), a renowned scholar and author who wrote several works on Hindu philosophy and Sanskrit literature. His treatise on the Bhagavad Gita, titled "Gita-Rahasya," is considered a seminal work in the field of Vedanta philosophy.

Another prominent individual was Ramchandra Ganesh Pendse (1867-1945), a social reformer and educator who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Fergusson College in Pune. He was also a prolific writer and contributed extensively to the development of Marathi literature.

In the realm of politics, Vishwanath Kashinath Pendse (1881-1948) was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He was a close associate of Lokmanya Tilak and served as the president of the Indian National Congress in 1934.

The Pendse surname was also linked to several place names in Maharashtra, such as Pendse Vasti and Pendse Nagar, which were named after members of the Pendse family who had made significant contributions to the local community.

Another notable individual was Narayan Vaman Pendse (1876-1950), a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and musicologist. He was regarded as one of the greatest exponents of the Gwalior gharana and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contributions to music.

While the Pendse surname is predominantly found in Maharashtra and other parts of western India, it has also gained recognition globally, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pendse

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

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

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