Sarkar Surname
“Government / Official”
Kayastha/VariousPersian (Sar-kar — head of affairs) OriginBengali
History & Significance
A Bengali surname derived from the Persian 'Sar-kar' meaning head of affairs or government official. The Sarkar community served as administrators and revenue officers under Mughal and later British administration. It is one of the more common surnames in Bengal and Bangladesh, used across multiple communities. Noted historian Jadunath Sarkar is among the famous bearers of this name.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Government / Official
- Origin
- Persian (Sar-kar — head of affairs)
- Language
- Bengali
- Category
- Kayastha/Various
Regional Distribution
The Sarkar surname is predominantly found in:
West BengalBangladeshAssamTripura
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