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

Mandalia, 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 Mandalia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mandalia in America

Mandalia is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mandalia surname appeared 102 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 Mandalia.

The history of the last name Mandalia

The surname Mandalia has its origins in India, likely originating in the late 15th or early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Mandala," which means "circle" or "sacred circle." This could suggest that the name may have been associated with a particular region, caste, or community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of the Maratha Empire, which ruled a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent between the 17th and 19th centuries. The Mandalia family is mentioned in several accounts as influential landowners and administrators in the region of present-day Maharashtra.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Govind Rao Mandalia (1720-1785) was a renowned military commander who served under the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire. His exploits and bravery in numerous battles against the Mughal and British forces are well-documented in historical texts.

Another notable individual with the surname Mandalia was Keshav Rao Mandalia (1780-1845), a prominent scholar and poet from the city of Pune. His literary works, which were written in the Marathi language, were highly regarded during his time and contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of the region.

The surname Mandalia can also be traced back to the princely state of Kathiawar, located in present-day Gujarat, India. The Mandalia family was a prominent clan within the Kathiawar region and held significant influence and power during the 19th century. Ratan Singh Mandalia (1825-1890) was a revered ruler of the Mandalia princely state and was known for his progressive policies and reforms.

In more recent times, Dr. Vishnu Mandalia (1920-2005) was a renowned Indian historian and scholar who specialized in the study of ancient Indian texts and manuscripts. His extensive research and publications on the history and culture of the Indian subcontinent have been widely acclaimed and have significantly contributed to the preservation of India's rich heritage.

While the surname Mandalia is primarily associated with India, it is also found in some other parts of the world, likely due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mandalia

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

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

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