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

Mangroo, 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 Mangroo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangroo in America

Mangroo is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangroo surname appeared 394 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 Mangroo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangroo 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 Mangroo

The surname "MANGROO" finds its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northern regions of India and Pakistan. Historically, this name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in a Persian manuscript from the 14th century, which references a nobleman named Mangroo Khan, who held a significant position in the court of the Delhi Sultanate.

The name "MANGROO" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mangru," which translates to "auspicious" or "fortunate." It is likely that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were considered blessed or fortunate in their pursuits.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various administrative records of the Mughal Empire, suggesting that individuals bearing the surname "MANGROO" held positions of authority and influence during that era.

One notable bearer of this surname was Maharaja Mangroo Singh, a powerful ruler of the Maratha Empire in the 18th century, who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the empire's territories.

During the British colonial period in India, the surname "MANGROO" can be found in numerous official documents and records, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in various regions of the subcontinent.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Sardar Mangroo Rai, a celebrated military leader from the 19th century, who led his forces in several decisive battles against the invading armies of the British East India Company.

As time progressed, the surname "MANGROO" spread beyond the Indian subcontinent, with individuals bearing this name migrating to various parts of the world, including countries in Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

In the 20th century, one notable figure was Professor Anil Mangroo, a renowned academic and scholar of South Asian studies, who made significant contributions to the understanding of the region's history and culture.

Throughout its long and storied history, the surname "MANGROO" has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from rulers and military leaders to scholars and academics, each leaving an indelible mark on the annals of their respective eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangroo

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

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

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