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

Mahabir, 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 Mahabir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mahabir in America

Mahabir is the 21144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mahabir surname appeared 1,242 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 Mahabir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mahabir 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 Mahabir

The surname "MAHABIR" has its origins in India, particularly in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name is derived from the Sanskrit language, with "Maha" meaning "great" or "mighty," and "bir" meaning "brave" or "courageous." The combination of these two words creates the meaning "great warrior" or "mighty brave one."

One of the earliest known references to the name "MAHABIR" can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, where it was often used to describe valiant warriors or heroes. The name gained popularity among warrior clans and nobility during the reign of various Hindu kingdoms in northern India.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname "MAHABIR" was Mahabir Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior who served under the Mughal emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and military prowess in various battles against the Mughal forces.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records and chronicles related to the Maratha Empire, a prominent Hindu kingdom in western India. Mahabir Naik, a renowned military commander, was a prominent figure who fought against the Mughal forces during the reign of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire.

During the 18th century, the name "MAHABIR" was associated with several freedom fighters and revolutionaries who fought against British colonial rule in India. One notable figure was Mahabir Singh Negi, a leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.

In the 19th century, Mahabir Prasad Dwivedi, a renowned Hindi scholar and author, made significant contributions to the development of modern Hindi literature. He was born in 1854 and is considered one of the pioneers of the Hindi renaissance movement.

Another prominent figure with the surname "MAHABIR" was Mahabir Singh Hada, a Rajput ruler who played a crucial role in the Indian Independence movement. He was born in 1892 and actively supported the non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mahabir

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

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

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