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

Madan, 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 Madan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madan in America

Madan is the 20949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madan surname appeared 1,257 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 Madan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madan 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 Madan

The surname Madan has its origins in India and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "madana," which means "intoxicating" or "one who captivates." The name was initially associated with individuals who possessed charismatic personalities or were known for their charm and allure.

In ancient Indian texts, the name Madan is mentioned in connection with the Hindu god of love, Kamadeva, also known as Madana. This association suggests that the surname may have been given to those who displayed qualities of attractiveness or had a profound influence on others.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Madan can be found in historical records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. One notable figure bearing this name was Madan Lal Madan (1674-1748), a renowned poet and scholar who served as a courtier under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

During the British Raj in India, the surname Madan gained further prominence. Bhikaji Cama Madan (1825-1906), a Parsi businessman and philanthropist from Bombay, was a prominent figure who contributed significantly to the development of education and social welfare initiatives in the region.

Another influential individual with the surname Madan was Brajendra Nath Madan (1889-1971), an Indian lawyer and politician who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and was actively involved in drafting the country's constitution.

In the field of literature, Lala Sita Ram Madan (1867-1938) was a notable Punjabi writer and journalist. He is widely regarded as the founder of modern Punjabi prose and is remembered for his contributions to the literary and cultural landscape of the region.

The surname Madan has also been associated with various place names and locations in India. For instance, Madanpur, a village in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is believed to have derived its name from the surname Madan, indicating the historical presence of individuals bearing this name in the area.

While the surname Madan has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name's rich historical connections to Indian culture and literature remain a significant part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madan

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

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

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