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

Mangandi, 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 Mangandi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangandi in America

Mangandi is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangandi surname appeared 157 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 Mangandi.

The history of the last name Mangandi

The surname Mangandi has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have originated during the late medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century, when the Telugu-speaking regions were ruled by various royal dynasties.

Mangandi is derived from the Telugu word "Mangandu," which means "prosperous" or "wealthy." It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who belonged to affluent families or held prominent positions in society. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to inscriptions and historical records from the Vijayanagara Empire and the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

One of the earliest known references to the name Mangandi can be found in a 16th-century inscription from the Vijayanagara Empire, where a certain Mangandi Nayakudu is mentioned as a high-ranking official. Additionally, a 17th-century manuscript from the Qutb Shahi dynasty mentions a merchant named Mangandi Chetty, who was involved in trade between the Deccan region and the coastal areas.

In the 18th century, the name Mangandi appears in several historical records from the Nizam's dominions of Hyderabad. One notable figure was Mangandi Venkanna, a prominent landlord and philanthropist from the Telangana region, who lived during the late 18th century and was known for his charitable works.

Another prominent individual with the surname Mangandi was Mangandi Suryanarayana, a renowned scholar and poet from the 19th century. He was born in 1825 in the town of Warangal and made significant contributions to Telugu literature, authoring several literary works that explored the region's rich cultural heritage.

In the 20th century, Mangandi Venkateswarlu, born in 1892, was a celebrated freedom fighter and social reformer from Andhra Pradesh. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly towards the upliftment of marginalized communities.

Over the centuries, the surname Mangandi has spread across various parts of South India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. While the name has undergone minor variations in spelling and pronunciation, its essence and connection to the Telugu-speaking regions remain intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangandi

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

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

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