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

Madda, 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 Madda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madda in America

Madda is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madda surname appeared 128 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 Madda.

The history of the last name Madda

The surname MADDA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "madda," which means "joy" or "delight."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MADDA can be found in the historical records of the Gujarati Nagar Brahmin community. These records date back to the 15th century and mention several individuals with the surname MADDA. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by families belonging to this community.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MADDA surname began to spread to other parts of India, particularly in the neighboring states of Maharashtra and Rajasthan. This was due to the migration of Gujarati communities to these regions for trade and business opportunities.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname MADDA was Narottam MADDA (1723-1795), a renowned poet and playwright from Gujarat. His works, written in the Gujarati language, are still widely studied and celebrated today.

Another prominent individual with the MADDA surname was Bhagwandas MADDA (1859-1930), a social reformer and activist from Rajasthan. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards improving the lives of marginalized communities.

In the 19th century, the MADDA surname can be found in various administrative and legal documents from the British Raj period. These include land ownership records, tax registers, and court proceedings, indicating the presence of MADDA families in different parts of India.

One of the earliest known instances of the surname MADDA outside of India dates back to the 19th century, when a trader named Govind MADDA (1825-1892) settled in Aden, Yemen. He established a successful trading business and is considered one of the pioneers of the Indian diaspora in the region.

In more recent times, notable individuals with the MADDA surname include Jitendra MADDA (born 1963), an Indian businessman and entrepreneur, and Vikram MADDA (born 1977), a renowned Indian classical vocalist and composer.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madda

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

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

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