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

Mahesh, 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 Mahesh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mahesh in America

Mahesh is the 44109th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mahesh surname appeared 488 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 Mahesh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mahesh 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 Mahesh

The surname MAHESH has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of the country. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mahesha," which means "great lord" or "supreme being." The name has a strong association with Hindu mythology and is considered a sacred name.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MAHESH can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts such as the Vedas and Puranas. These texts often referred to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, as "Mahesh" or "Mahesha." As a result, the name gained significance among devotees and followers of Lord Shiva.

In the medieval period, the MAHESH surname was prominently used by Brahmin families, particularly those hailing from the regions of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. It became a prominent surname among the priestly class and was associated with religious and scholarly pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname MAHESH was Mahesh Tiwari, a renowned Sanskrit scholar who lived in the 12th century. He is credited with writing several influential works on Hindu philosophy and theology, including the "Maheshvara Gita."

Another notable figure was Mahesh Pathak, a 16th-century poet and playwright from the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His works, which were primarily in the Sanskrit and Hindi languages, explored themes of spirituality, love, and devotion.

In the 18th century, Mahesh Yogi, a renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Transcendental Meditation movement, carried the surname MAHESH. Born as Mahesh Prasad Varma in 1918, he gained global recognition for his teachings on meditation and its benefits for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Mahesh Chandra Regmi, a Nepali historian and scholar born in 1920, made significant contributions to the study of Nepali history and culture. His extensive research on the archives of the Nepali monarchy and his writings on the social, economic, and political aspects of Nepal's past are widely acclaimed.

Lastly, Mahesh Bhatt, born in 1949, is a prominent Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for his thought-provoking and socially relevant films that often explore complex human relationships and societal issues. His works have garnered critical acclaim and have left a lasting impact on Indian cinema.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mahesh

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

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

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