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

Phatak, 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 Phatak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phatak in America

Phatak is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phatak surname appeared 224 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 Phatak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phatak 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 Phatak

The surname PHATAK originated in India during the medieval period, specifically in the western state of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Marathi word "phatak," which means "gateway" or "entrance." This suggests that the name may have been associated with families or individuals who lived near or maintained gateways in fortified cities or towns.

The earliest recorded instances of the PHATAK surname can be traced back to the 13th century, during the reign of the Yadava dynasty in the Deccan region. Several historical records from that era, including inscriptions and land grant documents, mention individuals bearing this surname.

In the 16th century, during the Maratha Empire's expansion, the PHATAK name gained prominence as it was borne by several notable military commanders and administrators. One such figure was Mudhoji Phatak (1615-1680), a prominent military leader who served under the legendary Maratha ruler, Shivaji Maharaj.

Another notable bearer of the PHATAK surname was Ramchandra Phatak (1718-1785), a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on Indian philosophy, literature, and astronomy. His works, such as the "Phatak Lekhan," are considered significant contributions to Marathi literature.

In the 19th century, the PHATAK name was associated with the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856-1920), a prominent leader and social reformer, had a close associate named Vishnu Phatak (1863-1923), who played a crucial role in the Indian National Congress.

The PHATAK surname has also been linked to various place names in Maharashtra, such as Phatak Puram and Phatak Nagar, which further reinforces its connection to gateways or entrances.

While the surname PHATAK is predominantly found in Maharashtra and other parts of western India, it has also spread to other regions due to migration and settlement patterns over the centuries. Notable individuals with this surname include the renowned Indian classical vocalist Kishori Amonkar (1932-2017) and the celebrated Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar (1928-2008).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phatak

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

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

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