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

Mandavia, 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 Mandavia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mandavia in America

Mandavia is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mandavia surname appeared 106 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 Mandavia.

The history of the last name Mandavia

The surname Mandavia is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the region of Gujarat. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "mandavya," which means "belonging to the district of Mandva." Mandva was an ancient town located in the present-day Surat district of Gujarat.

Historically, the name Mandavia was associated with the Nagar Brahmin community, a Hindu Brahmin caste that originated in Gujarat. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various official records and manuscripts from the region.

One notable historical reference to the surname Mandavia can be found in the memoirs of the Mughal emperor Akbar, who ruled during the 16th century. In these memoirs, there is a mention of a courtier named Mandaviya, who served in the imperial court.

During the 17th century, the Mandavia family gained prominence in the city of Surat, which was a major trading hub at the time. Several members of the family held influential positions in the local administration and were involved in the thriving textile trade.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Mandavia throughout history are:

1. Narayanji Mandavia (1760-1840), a renowned scholar and author of several Sanskrit texts on Vedic philosophy.
2. Govindram Mandavia (1825-1895), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of Surat.
3. Manubhai Mandavia (1860-1930), a prominent lawyer and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Laxmidas Mandavia (1885-1965), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several educational institutions in Gujarat.
5. Kantilal Mandavia (1920-2005), a renowned painter and sculptor whose works are exhibited in various galleries across India.

Over the centuries, the Mandavia surname has spread beyond Gujarat to other parts of India and even to other countries due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient town of Mandva in Gujarat, where it originated as a regional surname reflecting the belonging to that particular district.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mandavia

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

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

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