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

Jagannath, 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 Jagannath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jagannath in America

Jagannath is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jagannath surname appeared 200 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 Jagannath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jagannath 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 Jagannath

The surname Jagannath has its origins in India, specifically in the eastern state of Odisha. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Jagat," meaning the universe or world, and "Nath," meaning lord or master. Thus, the name Jagannath literally translates to "Lord of the Universe."

The name is closely associated with the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, which is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple has a long and rich history, dating back to the 12th century, and is considered one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites. It is believed that the surname Jagannath was initially adopted by the priests and devotees associated with this temple.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jagannath can be found in the Madala Panji, a chronicle of the Jagannath Temple, which dates back to the 16th century. The chronicle mentions several individuals bearing the surname Jagannath, who were involved in the administration and rituals of the temple.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Jagannath. One such person was Jagannath Mishra (1564-1638), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from Odisha. He authored several works, including the Rasagangadhara, a treatise on poetics and rhetoric.

Another prominent figure was Jagannath Pandit (1794-1865), a pioneering Bengali educator and social reformer. He established one of the earliest modern schools in Bengal and worked towards promoting education among the underprivileged sections of society.

In the field of art, Jagannath Mohapatra (1918-1998) was a celebrated Odissi dancer and choreographer. He played a crucial role in the revival and popularization of the Odissi dance form, which was on the verge of extinction in the early 20th century.

Jagannath Prasad Das (1899-1980) was a renowned Odia poet and writer, known for his contributions to modern Odia literature. His works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, and he was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India.

In more recent times, Jagannath Pahadia (1932-2017) was an influential Indian writer and journalist. He wrote extensively on social and political issues and was a vocal advocate for the rights of marginalized communities in India.

While the surname Jagannath is primarily found in the eastern Indian states of Odisha, West Bengal, and Assam, it has also gained a presence in other parts of the country due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to hold significant cultural and religious significance, particularly in the context of the Jagannath Temple and the associated traditions and rituals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jagannath

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

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

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