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

Malaviya, 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 Malaviya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malaviya in America

Malaviya is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malaviya surname appeared 108 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 Malaviya.

The history of the last name Malaviya

The surname Malaviya has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the northern regions of India. It traces its roots back to the Sanskrit language, where 'Mala' means 'garland' and 'Viya' means 'weaver' or 'maker'. Thus, the name Malaviya historically referred to those who were involved in the profession of making garlands, often associated with religious or ceremonial practices.

During the medieval period, the name Malaviya was commonly found among Hindu communities in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Some of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in ancient texts and inscriptions from the 12th century onwards, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

One notable historical reference to the Malaviya name is its association with the town of Malviya Nagar in Delhi, which was named after the renowned Indian educationist and freedom fighter, Madan Mohan Malaviya (1861-1946). Malaviya was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Banaras Hindu University.

Another famous individual bearing the Malaviya surname was Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa Malaviya (1865-1924), better known as K.V. Puttappa or Puttappa Bhagavathar, who was a prominent Indian philosopher, poet, and social reformer from the state of Karnataka.

Govind Malaviya (1887-1960), born in Allahabad, was a prominent Indian lawyer and political leader who served as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1935. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

Another notable figure was Brij Mohan Lal Malaviya (1868-1948), a lawyer and politician from Uttar Pradesh. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and served as the President of the All India Muslim League in 1909.

Lastly, Ganesh Prasad Malaviya (1924-2002) was an Indian scholar and author who made significant contributions to the field of Hindi literature. He was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1971 for his literary work.

These examples highlight the historical prominence of the Malaviya surname and its deep-rooted connections to various aspects of Indian society, including education, literature, politics, and social reform movements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malaviya

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

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

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