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

Manjunath, 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 Manjunath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manjunath in America

Manjunath is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manjunath surname appeared 233 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 Manjunath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manjunath 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 Manjunath

The surname "Manjunath" is of Indian origin, originating in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

The name "Manjunath" is derived from the Sanskrit language, where "Manju" means "sweet" or "pleasant," and "Nath" signifies "lord" or "master." Combined, the name translates to "the sweet lord" or "the pleasant master." This name was often associated with devotees or followers of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.

Historical references to the name "Manjunath" can be found in various ancient texts and inscriptions from the region. One notable example is the Govindavajra, a Sanskrit literary work from the 11th century, which mentions a poet named Manjunath who was renowned for his compositions in praise of Lord Shiva.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "Manjunath" can be traced back to the 12th century, during the reign of the Hoysala Empire in present-day Karnataka. Several inscriptions from this period mention individuals with this surname, often in association with religious or administrative roles.

One notable figure bearing the surname "Manjunath" was Manjunath Acharya, a 12th-century philosopher and scholar from the Vijayanagara Empire. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy.

Another prominent individual was Manjunath Bhatta, a 16th-century poet and literary critic from the Kannada literary tradition. His works, such as the "Manjunatha Vijaya," were highly acclaimed and celebrated his devotion to Lord Shiva.

In the 18th century, Manjunath Nayak was a prominent ruler of the Kingdom of Madura (now part of Tamil Nadu), known for his patronage of art, literature, and architecture. His reign saw the construction of several temples and monuments, some of which still stand today.

During the 19th century, Manjunath Rao was a renowned scholar and social reformer from Mysore (now part of Karnataka). He played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for social reforms, particularly in the areas of women's rights and the abolition of certain discriminatory practices.

The surname "Manjunath" has also been associated with several place names in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, such as Manjunathapura, Manjunathagiri, and Manjunathkere, among others. These place names often derived from the existence of temples or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in those locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manjunath

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

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

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