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

Mangram, 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 Mangram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangram in America

Mangram is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangram surname appeared 365 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 Mangram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangram 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 Mangram

The surname Mangram has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of modern-day Pakistan and northern India. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "Mangala," meaning auspicious or fortunate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mangram can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a person named Mangram Singh, who held a position of authority in the imperial court.

Another notable early reference to the name Mangram is found in the Marathi language literature from the 17th century. A prominent poet and scholar, Tukaram Mangram, lived during this period and contributed significantly to the spiritual and literary traditions of the region.

During the 18th century, the name Mangram began to spread to other parts of the Indian subcontinent, with several individuals bearing this surname leaving their mark in various fields. One such person was Narayan Mangram, a revered teacher and philosopher who established an influential school of thought in Bengal.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in the 19th century, the surname Mangram also found its way into historical records and documents related to the colonial administration. One notable figure from this era was Govind Mangram, a respected civil servant who played a crucial role in the governance of the British Raj.

In the 20th century, the Mangram surname gained further recognition with the birth of Shyam Mangram, a renowned artist and sculptor whose works are celebrated for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance.

While the surname Mangram has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in diverse fields, from academia and literature to business and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangram

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

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

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