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

Mainali, 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 Mainali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mainali in America

Mainali is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mainali surname appeared 345 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 Mainali.

The history of the last name Mainali

The surname MAINALI has its origins in Nepal, with records dating back several centuries. It is believed to have originated from the Nepali word "maini", which means "body" or "figure". The name was likely given to individuals with a particular physical characteristic or stature.

One of the earliest known references to the name MAINALI can be found in the Gopalarajavamsavali, a historical text from the 14th century that chronicles the rulers of Nepal. It mentions a figure named Mainali Dhampa, who was a minister in the court of King Jayasthiti Malla.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Bhasha Vamsavali, a genealogical record of the Newar community in the Kathmandu Valley. This text mentions a person named Mainali Khandka, who was a prominent figure in the local community.

During the 17th century, the name MAINALI gained further prominence with the birth of Mainali Chakravarty (1617-1689), a renowned astrologer and scholar from the town of Patan. His works on astrology and philosophy were widely studied and influential.

Another notable figure with the surname MAINALI was Mainali Khanal (1723-1795), a military commander who played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal under the Gorkha Kingdom. He was known for his strategic prowess and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the name MAINALI was associated with the town of Mainali Gaon, located in the Sindhuli district of Nepal. This town was likely named after a prominent family or individual bearing the surname MAINALI.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname MAINALI have made significant contributions in various fields, such as literature, art, and politics, further solidifying the name's legacy in Nepali culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mainali

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

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

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