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

Madu, 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 Madu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madu in America

Madu is the 48060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madu surname appeared 440 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 Madu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madu 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 Madu

The surname MADU originated in India, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It first appeared during the medieval period, around the 12th century CE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "madhu," which means honey or sweet.

MADU is believed to have been an occupational surname initially, referring to those involved in the production or trade of honey and other sweet products. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MADU can be found in the Inscriptions of the Hoysala Dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Karnataka and Tamil Nadu between the 10th and 14th centuries CE. These inscriptions mention individuals with the name MADU holding various administrative and military positions.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Madu Anantacharya lived in the town of Sringeri, Karnataka. He was a renowned scholar and spiritual leader who contributed significantly to the Advaita Vedanta philosophy.

During the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century, the MADU surname was associated with several influential families. Some of these families were involved in trade, agriculture, and cultural pursuits.

In the 18th century, Madu Ramakrishna, born in 1736, was a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. He made significant contributions to the field of Indian astronomy and authored several texts on the subject.

Another notable figure was Madu Venkata Rao, a military commander who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Mughal Empire and was known for his strategic prowess.

As the MADU surname spread across various regions of India, it also acquired variations in spelling and pronunciation. Some variations include Madhu, Madoo, and Madoo. These variations often reflected local dialects and linguistic influences.

Throughout history, the MADU surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, warriors, administrators, and artists, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madu

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

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

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