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

Jaggernauth, 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 Jaggernauth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaggernauth in America

Jaggernauth is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaggernauth surname appeared 203 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 Jaggernauth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaggernauth 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 Jaggernauth

The surname "JAGGERNAUTH" is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Jagat" meaning "world" and "Nath" meaning "lord" or "protector," essentially translating to "Lord of the World."

This surname is closely associated with the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu, who is revered as the preserver and protector of the universe in the Trimurti (the Hindu trinity). The name was likely adopted by devotees of Lord Vishnu or those who resided near temples dedicated to him.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and religious texts, where it is mentioned as an epithet for Lord Vishnu. However, its use as a surname is believed to have originated among the Brahmin and Kshatriya (warrior) communities of northern India.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Jaggernauth can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was mentioned in various local records and administrative documents from the regions of present-day Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. The name was often associated with influential families and individuals who held prominent positions in religious institutions or local governance.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Jaggernauth include:

1. Pandit Shri Jaggernauth Mishra (1620-1695), a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher from Varanasi, who made significant contributions to the study of Vedanta and Advaita philosophy.

2. Raja Jaggernauth Singh (1745-1819), a powerful ruler of the princely state of Jaipur in Rajasthan, known for his military campaigns and patronage of arts and architecture.

3. Swami Jaggernauth Saraswati (1853-1932), a revered Hindu spiritual leader and founder of the Jaggernauth Dhaam ashram in Uttarakhand, which has been a center for the study and practice of yoga and meditation.

4. Dr. Jaggernauth Pandey (1890-1968), a pioneering Indian scientist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions in northern India.

5. Jaggernauth Sinha (1925-2002), a prominent Indian politician and statesman who served as the Chief Minister of Bihar and held various ministerial positions in the Indian government.

While the surname Jaggernauth has its roots in ancient Indian history and mythology, it continues to be widely used by individuals of Hindu faith, particularly in the northern regions of the country, as a testament to their cultural and religious heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaggernauth

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

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

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