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

Manandhar, 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 Manandhar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manandhar in America

Manandhar is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manandhar surname appeared 397 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 Manandhar.

The history of the last name Manandhar

The surname MANANDHAR is of Nepalese origin, originating from the Brahmin community of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit words 'mana' meaning 'mind' or 'intellect' and 'dhar' meaning 'to hold' or 'to possess'. Thus, the name MANANDHAR can be interpreted to mean 'one who possesses a sharp intellect or a great mind'.

The earliest recorded instances of the MANANDHAR surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the ancient chronicles and inscriptions of the Malla era in Nepal. During this period, the Kathmandu Valley was ruled by the Malla kings, and the MANANDHAR family held prominent positions in the royal courts and administrative bodies.

One of the earliest known references to the MANANDHAR name is found in the Gopalarajavamshavali, a genealogical text composed in the 15th century. It mentions a scholar named Pandit Manandhar, who served as a court advisor to the Malla kings of Bhaktapur.

In the 16th century, the MANANDHAR family gained further prominence with the birth of Acharya Shree Manandhar, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and astrologer. He authored several influential works on Hindu philosophy and astrology, which are still studied and revered today.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the MANANDHAR name appeared in various historical records, including land ownership documents and religious texts. Notable figures from this era include Pandit Shree Manandhar, a respected scholar and teacher of Vedic studies, and Acharya Jagat Manandhar, a renowned astrologer and advisor to the Malla rulers.

In the 19th century, the MANANDHAR family continued to maintain its scholarly traditions. One of the most prominent figures of this time was Pandit Gunakara Manandhar, a celebrated poet and writer who authored several literary works in Nepali and Sanskrit languages.

As the MANANDHAR name spread beyond the Kathmandu Valley, it became associated with various place names and settlements across Nepal. For example, the village of Manandhar Tole in Kathmandu and the Manandhar Gaun in Sindhupalchok district are named after the MANANDHAR community residing in those areas.

Over the centuries, the MANANDHAR surname has been associated with academic excellence, intellectual pursuits, and literary achievements. It remains a respected name among the Brahmin community of Nepal and is recognized for its rich cultural heritage and scholarly traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manandhar

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

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

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