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

Mandi, 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 Mandi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mandi in America

Mandi is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mandi surname appeared 169 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 Mandi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mandi 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 Mandi

The surname "MANDI" is believed to have its origins in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "mandī," which means "market" or "marketplace." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with those who worked in or lived near market areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MANDI" can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian manuscript commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions the town of Mandi, located in the present-day state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The name of the town is believed to have been derived from the same Sanskrit root as the surname.

During the medieval period, the name "MANDI" appeared in various historical records and documents related to the region. One notable example is the Mandi State, a princely state that existed from the 16th to the mid-20th century in what is now Himachal Pradesh. The ruling dynasty of the Mandi State bore the surname "MANDI," and several prominent figures from this lineage are recorded in historical accounts.

One such figure was Raja Sidh Sen Mandi, who ruled the Mandi State in the late 16th century. Another notable individual was Raja Vijay Sen Mandi, who reigned in the 17th century and was known for his patronage of the arts and literature.

In the 19th century, the name "MANDI" gained recognition beyond the confines of the region. One prominent bearer of the name was Bhai Vir Singh Mandi (1872-1957), a renowned Sikh scholar, theologian, and writer. His literary works, including the famous novel "Sundari," played a significant role in reviving and promoting Punjabi literature.

Another notable figure was Sir Ganga Ram Mandi (1851-1927), an Indian civil engineer and philanthropist. He was instrumental in the construction of several important buildings and landmarks in Lahore, Pakistan, and his contributions to urban development earned him widespread recognition.

While the surname "MANDI" has its roots in India, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian descent living in various parts of the world. However, the majority of historical records and references to the name can be traced back to its origins in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mandi

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

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

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