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

Mahad, 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 Mahad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mahad in America

Mahad is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mahad surname appeared 115 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 Mahad.

The history of the last name Mahad

The surname MAHAD has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 15th or 16th century. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mahad," which means "cradle" or "birthplace."

In ancient Sanskrit texts and manuscripts, variants of the name, such as "Mahadeva" and "Mahadev," can be found. These names were often associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, who was also known as Mahadeva, meaning "the Great God."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MAHAD can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document mentions a certain "Mahad Khan" who was a nobleman in Akbar's court.

During the reign of the Mughal Empire, the MAHAD surname was predominantly found in the regions of present-day Punjab and Haryana. It is believed that some families with this surname may have been associated with the Khatri caste, which was historically involved in trading and mercantile activities.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the MAHAD surname was Bhai Mahad Singh, a Sikh warrior and leader who participated in the battles against the Afghan invaders. He was born in 1708 and played a significant role in defending the Sikh community during those turbulent times.

Another prominent individual with the MAHAD surname was Sardar Mahad Singh Brar, a 19th-century Sikh nobleman and military commander who served under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the powerful ruler of the Sikh Empire. Sardar Mahad Singh Brar was known for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Afghan and British forces.

In the early 20th century, Mahad Singh Malwai was a renowned Punjabi folk singer and poet who popularized the traditional Punjabi literary form known as "Mahiya." He was born in 1890 and is remembered for his contributions to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Punjab.

Lastly, in more recent history, Mahad Ali Khan was a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1962 to 1966. He played a crucial role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during the Cold War era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mahad

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

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

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