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

Manikandan, 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 Manikandan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manikandan in America

Manikandan is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manikandan surname appeared 147 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 Manikandan.

The history of the last name Manikandan

The surname "MANIKANDAN" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 9th to 13th centuries AD.

The name "MANIKANDAN" is derived from the Tamil words "mani," meaning "precious stone" or "gem," and "kandan," which refers to a person or an entity. Together, the name signifies a person of great value or one who is as precious as a gemstone.

In ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions from the Chola and Pandya dynasties, variations of the name "MANIKANDAN" can be found, such as "Manigandam" and "Manikandhar." These variations suggest that the name has been in use for centuries and has evolved over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MANIKANDAN" can be found in the historical records of the Thanjavur Maratha Kingdom, which ruled parts of present-day Tamil Nadu during the 17th and 18th centuries. The name appears in land ownership documents and administrative records from that period.

Manikandan Azhagiri (1900-1975) was a prominent Tamil scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Tamil literature and culture. He authored several books and served as the editor of the renowned Tamil literary magazine "Kalki."

Manikandan Achari (1838-1892) was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from Kerala. He was known for his expertise in the Vedas and Upanishads and authored several works on Hindu philosophy and theology.

Manikandan Pattammal (1851-1919) was a celebrated Carnatic music vocalist and composer from Tamil Nadu. She was renowned for her contributions to the Carnatic music tradition and was honored with the title "Sangita Kalanidhi" by the Music Academy in Chennai.

Manikandan Krishnaswami (1912-1992) was a prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of India from 1967 to 1973. He played a significant role in shaping the legal system of independent India.

Manikandan Sundaram (1928-2010) was an accomplished Indian classical dancer and choreographer. He was a pioneer in the field of Bharatanatyam and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to the art form.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manikandan

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

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

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