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

Phadke, 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 Phadke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phadke in America

Phadke is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phadke surname appeared 293 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 Phadke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phadke 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 Phadke

The surname Phadke originates from the Indian state of Maharashtra, where it is believed to have first appeared around the 16th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "phadak," which means "thundering" or "roaring," suggesting that the earliest bearers may have been known for their loud or commanding voices.

The Phadke surname is most commonly associated with the Brahmin caste, particularly the Chitpavan Brahmin community, which has a strong presence in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. This community played a significant role in the Maratha Empire during the 17th and 18th centuries, with many Phadkes serving as administrators, scholars, and advisors to the ruling Maratha dynasties.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Phadke name can be found in the "Bakhars," a collection of historical chronicles documenting the Maratha Empire. These chronicles reference various Phadke individuals serving in administrative and military roles under the Maratha rulers.

One notable figure bearing the Phadke surname was Yashwantrao Phadke, a prominent military leader who lived during the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in the Maratha resistance against the East India Company's expansion in Western India.

Another influential Phadke was Ramchandra Phadke, a renowned scholar and author who lived in the 17th century. He wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and religious texts, with his works being widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.

In the field of literature, Govind Phadke, born in 1855, was a celebrated Marathi poet and playwright. His contributions to the Marathi literary tradition earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.

The Phadke name has also been associated with several notable figures in the Indian independence movement. Vasudev Phadke, born in 1845, was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education, working alongside luminaries like Mahatma Gandhi and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

Throughout its history, the Phadke surname has maintained a strong connection to its roots in Maharashtra, with many members of the community continuing to reside in the region and contributing to various aspects of Indian society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phadke

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

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

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