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

Shirodkar, 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 Shirodkar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shirodkar in America

Shirodkar is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shirodkar surname appeared 110 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 Shirodkar.

The history of the last name Shirodkar

The surname Shirodkar originates from the Indian state of Goa. It traces its roots back to the 16th century during the Portuguese colonial era. The name is derived from the Konkani word 'shiro', meaning head, and 'kar', meaning maker or doer, suggesting that the original bearers of this name may have been involved in professions related to head adornments or ceremonial headgear.

The earliest known record of the Shirodkar name appears in a Portuguese census document from the year 1587, listing several families with this surname residing in the village of Candolim, near the capital city of Panjim. It is believed that the name may have originated in this region and later spread to other parts of Goa and neighboring areas.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the Shirodkar surname was Pandurang Shirodkar (1808-1872), a renowned Konkani poet and playwright whose works played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Konkani language and culture during the colonial period.

Another prominent figure was Vaman Raghunath Shirodkar (1863-1922), a distinguished lawyer and social reformer who actively advocated for women's education and the abolition of the regressive practices of sati and child marriage.

In the 20th century, Baburao Shirodkar (1902-1984) was a pioneering industrialist who established the first large-scale confectionery factory in Goa, contributing significantly to the state's economic development.

More recently, Suresh Shirodkar (born 1949) is a renowned classical vocalist and composer who has received numerous accolades, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.

Another notable figure is Vinayak Shirodkar (1941-2011), a celebrated Konkani writer and playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and the struggles of the common people. He was honored with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1988.

While the Shirodkar surname has its origins in Goa, it has since spread to other parts of India and beyond, carried by individuals from this region who have migrated and settled elsewhere. However, its historical roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the coastal state of Goa and the Portuguese colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shirodkar

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

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

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