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

Sikdar, 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 Sikdar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sikdar in America

Sikdar is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sikdar surname appeared 118 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 Sikdar.

The history of the last name Sikdar

The surname "SIKDAR" is of Indian origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century in the eastern region of Bengal. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Shikdar," which translates to "teacher" or "instructor." In Bengal, during the medieval period, "Shikdars" were respected figures who imparted knowledge and taught various subjects to students.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "SIKDAR" can be found in ancient texts and manuscripts from the region, including the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the surname, suggesting its prevalence in that era.

One notable figure bearing the name "SIKDAR" was Ramram Sikdar, a renowned Bengali scholar and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. His works on religion, philosophy, and culture have left a lasting impact on Bengal's intellectual landscape.

In the 18th century, the "SIKDAR" surname gained further prominence with Ramjiban Sikdar, a prominent landowner and zamindar in the district of Nadia, Bengal. His family's influence and wealth were well-documented in historical records of the time.

Another influential figure was Rajkrishna Sikdar, a 19th-century social reformer and advocate for women's education in Bengal. He established several schools and played a pivotal role in promoting literacy and empowerment among women.

The "SIKDAR" surname has also been associated with several place names in Bengal, such as "Sikdarpara" and "Sikdarbati," which are villages or localities where families with this surname resided.

Throughout history, the "SIKDAR" surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including education, literature, politics, and social reform. Some notable examples include Sarat Chandra Sikdar (1906-1985), a renowned Bengali writer and novelist, and Priyaranjan Sikdar (1916-2006), a respected academician and linguist.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sikdar

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

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

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