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

Pushkar, 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 Pushkar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pushkar in America

Pushkar is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pushkar surname appeared 123 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 Pushkar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pushkar 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 Pushkar

The surname Pushkar is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, likely derived from the Sanskrit word "pushkara," which means a lotus flower or a pond. This name has its roots in ancient Hindu mythology and is associated with the sacred city of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India.

The name Pushkar can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and texts. It is believed that the city of Pushkar was named after the demon Vajra Nābha, who was killed by Lord Brahma at the site of the present-day city, creating a sacred lake.

In the 11th century, the name Pushkar appeared in the Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem written by Chand Bardai, which chronicled the life and times of Prithviraj Chauhan, a legendary ruler of the Chauhan dynasty. One of the characters mentioned in the poem was a minister named Pushkar.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Pushkar held prominent positions in the imperial courts. One such notable figure was Pushkar Nath, who served as a trusted advisor to the Mughal emperor Akbar.

In more recent history, Pushkar Ram Nath Pushkar (1887-1967) was a renowned Indian linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Punjabi language and literature. He was also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian honors in India.

Another notable individual with the surname Pushkar was Pushkar Bahadur Nath (1899-1981), an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played an active role in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and was instrumental in drafting the Indian Constitution.

Throughout history, the surname Pushkar has been associated with various regions of India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, where it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pushkar

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

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

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