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

Amatya, 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 Amatya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amatya in America

Amatya is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amatya surname appeared 189 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 Amatya.

The history of the last name Amatya

The surname AMATYA originated in Nepal and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Amatya', which means 'minister' or 'advisor'. This name is closely associated with the Brahmin caste in Nepal and has a long and distinguished history.

The earliest records of the AMATYA surname can be traced back to the medieval period in Nepal. During this time, members of the AMATYA family held prominent positions in the royal courts of various kingdoms in the Kathmandu Valley. They served as advisors, ministers, and administrators, playing a crucial role in governance and decision-making.

One of the most famous historical figures bearing the AMATYA name was Jayaprakash Malla Amatya, who lived in the 16th century. He was a renowned scholar, poet, and advisor to the Malla kings of the Kathmandu Valley. His literary works, including the epic poem "Haribhakti Sudhodaya," are considered masterpieces of Nepali literature.

Another notable figure was Jagat Prakash Amatya, a prominent politician and statesman who lived in the 19th century. He played a significant role in modernizing Nepal and introducing various reforms during the Rana regime.

In the 20th century, the AMATYA surname continued to be associated with intellectuals, scholars, and political figures. One such individual was Dharma Bhakta Amatya, a renowned linguist and writer who made significant contributions to the development of the Nepali language.

The name AMATYA has also appeared in ancient manuscripts and historical records from Nepal, such as the "Gopal Raj Vamshavali," a chronicle of the Malla dynasty.

Other notable individuals with the AMATYA surname include Ganesh Raj Amatya, a prominent Nepali writer and poet who lived in the 19th century, and Satya Mohan Amatya, a renowned filmmaker and cultural activist who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Nepali art and culture in the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amatya

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

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

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