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

Raikar, 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 Raikar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raikar in America

Raikar is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raikar surname appeared 106 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 Raikar.

The history of the last name Raikar

The surname RAIKAR is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the western coastal region of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Raikara," which means "a person from the Raika caste." The Raikas were traditionally involved in agriculture, livestock rearing, and related occupations.

The earliest known instances of the surname RAIKAR can be traced back to the 13th century, during the reign of the Yadava dynasty in the Deccan region. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname RAIKAR, indicating their presence in various villages and towns across the Konkan region of Maharashtra.

In the 16th century, the RAIKAR surname is found in several land grant records and inscriptions from the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India. These records often mention individuals with the surname RAIKAR as landowners or administrators in various villages and settlements.

One notable historical figure with the surname RAIKAR was Bhaskar Raikar (1645-1712), a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj. Bhaskar Raikar played a crucial role in several battles against the Mughal Empire and was known for his strategic military prowess.

Another individual of note was Govind Raikar (1780-1852), a renowned scholar and writer from the Konkan region. He authored several works on Marathi literature, philosophy, and grammar, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Marathi language and culture.

In the 19th century, the RAIKAR surname appears in various administrative records and documents from the British colonial period in India. For instance, Narayan Raikar (1820-1895) was a prominent landlord and community leader in the town of Ratnagiri, known for his philanthropic efforts and support for educational initiatives.

Additionally, the surname RAIKAR is associated with several place names in Maharashtra, such as Raikar Wadi, Raikar Nagar, and Raikar Pade, which are villages or settlements named after individuals or families with the RAIKAR surname.

It is important to note that while the RAIKAR surname originated and is predominantly found in Maharashtra, individuals bearing this surname have migrated to various other parts of India and abroad over the centuries, contributing to the diversity and spread of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raikar

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

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

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