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

Mahadeo, 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 Mahadeo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mahadeo in America

Mahadeo is the 25555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mahadeo surname appeared 966 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 Mahadeo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mahadeo 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 Mahadeo

The surname MAHADEO originated from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of northern and central India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Maha" meaning great and "Deo" or "Dev" referring to a deity or god, thus translating to "Great God" or "Great Deity."

MAHADEO is closely associated with the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, who is revered as the Supreme Being and the destroyer of evil. This name may have been adopted by devotees or priests associated with the worship of Lord Shiva, or those who resided in areas known for Shiva temples or shrines.

While there are no specific historical records mentioning the name MAHADEO in ancient manuscripts or texts, it is possible that the name appeared in local records, inscriptions, or temple documents during the medieval period. The earliest known references to individuals with this surname may be found in regional archives or genealogical records from that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAHADEO is found in the 16th century, when a prominent Hindu scholar and philosopher named Mahadeo Upaadhyaya lived in the northern Indian region of Uttar Pradesh. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy and theology, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Mahadeo Singh was a ruler of the princely state of Rewa, located in the present-day state of Madhya Pradesh. He is remembered for his patronage of the arts and for commissioning the construction of several temples and monuments in his kingdom.

During the 18th century, Mahadeo Rao Holkar was a prominent military leader and ruler of the Holkar dynasty in the Malwa region of central India. He played a significant role in the struggle for power against the Maratha Empire and is renowned for his military strategies and victories.

In the 19th century, Mahadeo Govind Ranade was a renowned social reformer, judge, and one of the founders of the Prarthana Samaj, a religious and social reform movement in western India. He advocated for the education and empowerment of women, as well as the abolition of regressive social practices.

Another notable figure with the surname MAHADEO was Mahadeo Sadashiv Golwalkar, a prominent ideologue and leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a influential Hindu nationalist organization in India. He served as the Sarsanghchalak (Supreme Leader) of the RSS from 1940 to 1973 and played a vital role in shaping the organization's ideology and principles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mahadeo

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

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

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