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

Maganti, 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 Maganti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maganti in America

Maganti is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maganti surname appeared 217 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 Maganti.

The history of the last name Maganti

The surname MAGANTI originated in India, with roots dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Magantin," which translates to "one who praises" or "one who extols." The name was prominent among the Brahmin communities of southern India, particularly in the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The earliest recorded instances of the MAGANTI surname can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions from the 7th to 10th centuries CE. These inscriptions often mentioned individuals with the title "Magantin," indicating their role as scholars, poets, or revered individuals within their communities.

One notable historical reference to the MAGANTI surname can be found in the "Kakatiya Inscriptions," a collection of stone inscriptions from the Kakatiya dynasty that ruled the Deccan region during the 12th to 14th centuries. These inscriptions mention several individuals bearing the MAGANTI surname, suggesting their influential roles in the literary and scholarly circles of the time.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the MAGANTI surname was Maganti Somayaji, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the 11th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the study of Vedic literature and his commentaries on ancient Hindu texts.

Another significant figure was Maganti Venkanna, a 16th-century poet and writer from the Vijayanagara Empire. His works, including the epic poem "Vijayavilasa," are celebrated for their literary merit and cultural significance.

In the 18th century, Maganti Subbaraya Sastri was a prominent scholar and author from the Madras Presidency (present-day Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh). He authored several works on Hindu philosophy, grammar, and literature, cementing the MAGANTI family's reputation as a lineage of erudite scholars.

During the 19th century, Maganti Venkataratnam Nayudu was a notable figure who served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of the princely state of Travancore (present-day Kerala) from 1817 to 1820. His administrative skills and leadership were highly regarded during his tenure.

Maganti Ramaswami Mudaliar, born in 1880, was a distinguished lawyer, judge, and philanthropist from Madras. He was appointed as a judge of the Madras High Court and later served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras, leaving a lasting impact on the legal and educational spheres.

While the MAGANTI surname has its roots in India, individuals bearing this name have since migrated to various parts of the world, carrying with them the rich cultural heritage and scholarly traditions associated with this ancient surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maganti

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

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

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