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

Udave, 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 Udave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Udave in America

Udave is the 47791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Udave surname appeared 443 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 Udave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Udave 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 Udave

The surname UDAVE is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of modern-day Maharashtra, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "udava," which means "lake" or "pond," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in proximity to bodies of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UDAVE can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a collection of local tax records from the Deccan Plateau region. During this time, many surnames were derived from professions, locations, or personal characteristics, and it is possible that UDAVE was originally a descriptive name given to someone who lived near a lake or pond.

The name UDAVE has also been found in ancient manuscripts and chronicles from the region, including the Khalsa Tera Guru Granth Sahib, a sacred text of the Sikh faith, where it is mentioned in reference to a devout follower of the faith.

Over the centuries, the name UDAVE has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Pratap UDAVE, a 16th-century warrior and military commander who served under the Maratha Empire. Another prominent figure was Savitribai UDAVE, a 19th-century social reformer and educator who played a pivotal role in promoting women's education in Maharashtra.

In the realm of literature, the name UDAVE is associated with Vinayak UDAVE, a 20th-century Marathi poet and playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human rights. Another noteworthy individual was Anil UDAVE, a renowned artist and sculptor from the 20th century, whose works were celebrated for their unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles.

Throughout history, the UDAVE surname has also been found in various forms and spellings, such as UDAV, UDAVI, and UDAVAY, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Udave

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

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

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