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

Sikder, 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 Sikder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sikder in America

Sikder is the 49268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sikder surname appeared 427 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 Sikder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sikder 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 Sikder

The surname "SIKDER" originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Bengal and Bangladesh. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Bengali word "Shikdar," which means "hunter" or "fowler."

The name "SIKDER" is closely associated with the occupational history of the region, where hunting and fowling were common professions among certain communities. It is likely that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals or families who were skilled in these trades.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from occupations, and the name "SIKDER" followed this tradition, reflecting the livelihood of its bearers. As the name evolved, various spellings emerged, such as "Sikdar," "Shikdar," and "Shikdhar."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SIKDER" can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This manuscript mentions individuals with the surname, providing evidence of its existence during that period.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname "SIKDER." One such individual was Khan Bahadur Khondkar Fuzli Rubbee Sikder (1880-1962), a prominent Bengali writer and journalist who played a significant role in the literary and cultural renaissance of Bengal.

Another distinguished bearer of the name was Qazi Motahar Hossain Sikder (1904-1988), a renowned Bengali politician and statesman who served as the Governor of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) from 1962 to 1964.

In the realm of academia, Dr. Lutfur Rahman Sikder (1916-1997) was a pioneering Bengali scientist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry and served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka.

The name "SIKDER" has also been associated with place names in the region. For example, Sikderpara and Sikdernagar are villages located in various districts of Bangladesh, likely named after individuals or families bearing the surname.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Fazlur Rahman Sikder (1924-2005), a prominent Bengali businessman and industrialist who played a pivotal role in the development of the textile industry in Bangladesh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sikder

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

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

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