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

Mandap, 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 Mandap surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mandap in America

Mandap is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mandap surname appeared 228 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 Mandap.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mandap 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 Mandap

The surname Mandap finds its origins in India, and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mandapa," which refers to a pillared outdoor hall or pavilion, often associated with Hindu temples or royal palaces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Chalukya dynasty, which ruled in the Deccan region of central India between the 6th and 12th centuries. Historical records mention a prominent architect named Mandap, who was commissioned to design and construct several temples and mandapas during that era.

In ancient Indian texts, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, there are references to mandapas as sacred spaces for spiritual gatherings, philosophical discourses, and religious ceremonies. It is possible that the surname Mandap may have been adopted by families involved in the construction or maintenance of these sacred structures.

During the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire, which spanned from the 14th to the 17th century, the name Mandap gained further prominence. The empire was known for its grand architectural marvels, including the renowned Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, which features an impressive mandapa adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures.

Historically, the surname Mandap has been associated with various professions, including architects, sculptors, and artisans involved in temple construction and decoration. One notable figure from this era was Jagannatha Mandap, a renowned sculptor who lived in the 15th century and contributed to the embellishment of several temples in the Andhra Pradesh region.

In the 16th century, the name Mandap also appeared in records from the Mughal Empire. Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, employed skilled artisans and architects from across the subcontinent, and it is likely that some of them carried the surname Mandap.

During the 18th century, the Maratha Empire in western India saw the rise of a prominent military commander named Baji Rao Mandap, who played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories.

Throughout history, the surname Mandap has been represented across various regions of India, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, reflecting the diverse cultural and architectural influences that shaped the country's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mandap

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

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

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