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

Madha, 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 Madha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madha in America

Madha is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madha surname appeared 106 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 Madha.

The history of the last name Madha

The surname MADHA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions now known as Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Dravidian languages spoken in these areas. The name is thought to be derived from the Tamil word "madhu," which means honey or sweet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MADHA can be found in the Chola period inscriptions from the 9th to 13th centuries CE. These inscriptions mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Madhavan and Madhavan Iyer. The name was particularly prevalent among the Brahmin communities of Tamil Nadu during this time.

In the 14th century, the Madurai Nayak dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Tamil Nadu, had several rulers with the surname MADHA or its variants. One notable figure was Thirumalai Nayak Madha (1623-1659), who was known for his patronage of arts and literature.

During the British colonial period in India, the surname MADHA was found among various communities, including Brahmins, Nairs, and other upper-caste groups. Records from this era, such as land records and census documents, often mention individuals with this surname.

Some notable individuals with the surname MADHA throughout history include:

1. Muthiah Madha (1819-1887), a Tamil scholar and author who wrote several works on Tamil grammar and literature.
2. T. M. Madha Nayakkar (1859-1918), a prominent Indian lawyer and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
3. C. V. Madha Rao (1892-1969), an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the first Indian Ambassador to the Soviet Union.
4. Madha Veeran (c. 17th century), a legendary Tamil folk hero who fought against the oppressive rule of the Nayak dynasty.
5. S. R. Madha Rao (1924-2008), an Indian classical vocalist and scholar of Carnatic music.

The surname MADHA continues to be prevalent among certain communities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as well as among the Tamil diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madha

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

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

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