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

Madhav, 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 Madhav surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madhav in America

Madhav is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madhav surname appeared 142 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 Madhav.

The history of the last name Madhav

The surname "MADHAV" has its origins in India and traces back to ancient Sanskrit roots. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "madhu" meaning honey or sweet, and "dav" meaning giver or bestower. The name thus signifies one who bestows sweetness or honey, possibly referring to a person with a pleasant or sweet demeanor.

This surname is predominantly found in the northern and central regions of India, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Historical records suggest that the name was initially associated with the Brahmin caste, as many surnames in India have their roots in the caste system.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Madhav can be found in the Puranic literature, which includes Hindu sacred texts and mythological narratives. The name is mentioned in connection with Lord Krishna, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, who was also known as Madhav or Madhusudan.

During the medieval period, the name Madhav gained prominence due to its association with several renowned scholars and poets. One notable figure was Madhavacharya, a Hindu philosopher and theologian from the 13th century, who was a proponent of the Dvaita school of Vedanta philosophy.

Another eminent individual bearing the surname Madhav was Madhav Rao Peshwa, a prominent statesman and military leader of the Maratha Empire in the 18th century. He played a crucial role in expanding the Maratha territories and consolidating their power in the Indian subcontinent.

In the realm of literature, Madhav Prasad Mishra, a 19th-century Hindi poet and writer, made significant contributions to the development of modern Hindi literature. His works, including poetry collections and novels, explored themes of social reform and the plight of the underprivileged.

During the Indian independence movement, Madhav Shrihari Aney, a lawyer and politician from Maharashtra, was a prominent figure. He served as the President of the Indian National Congress and played an active role in the struggle for India's freedom from British rule.

Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, a Hindu ideologue and second Sarsanghchalak (Supreme Leader) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a influential Hindu nationalist organization, was another notable figure with this surname.

While the surname Madhav has its roots in ancient India, it continues to be widely used across various parts of the country, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madhav

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

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

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