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

Mahalik, 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 Mahalik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mahalik in America

Mahalik is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mahalik surname appeared 178 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 Mahalik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mahalik 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 Mahalik

The surname Mahalik originates from the Indian subcontinent, tracing its roots back to the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval era, around the 11th or 12th century CE.

The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "mahalika," which means "a person from a village" or "a villager." This suggests that the name was initially used to identify individuals who hailed from a particular village or rural area.

Records of the name can be found in ancient texts and manuscripts from various regions of India, particularly in the northern and central parts of the subcontinent. Some of the earliest known references to the name appear in local administrative records and land ownership documents from that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mahalik dates back to the 13th century, when a prominent scholar and philosopher named Vidyadhar Mahalik lived in the ancient city of Varanasi, a renowned center of learning and culture. He made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature and philosophy.

In the 15th century, a renowned military commander named Govind Mahalik served under the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. His bravery and strategic prowess were widely recognized, and he played a crucial role in several battles against the invading forces of the Deccan Sultanates.

During the 16th century, a Hindu reformer and religious leader named Narayan Mahalik rose to prominence in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. He advocated for social and religious reforms, challenging traditional practices and promoting a more inclusive and egalitarian society.

In the 18th century, a notable poet and playwright named Giridhari Mahalik emerged from the state of West Bengal. His works, which were primarily written in the Bengali language, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and are still celebrated today.

Another prominent figure with the surname Mahalik was Govind Ballabh Mahalik, a renowned Indian freedom fighter who played an active role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1891 and dedicated his life to the cause of Indian nationalism.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Mahalik who have made significant contributions throughout history in various fields, including literature, philosophy, military, religion, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mahalik

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

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

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