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

Mankad, 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 Mankad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mankad in America

Mankad is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mankad surname appeared 113 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 Mankad.

The history of the last name Mankad

The surname Mankad has its origins in India, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 6th and 12th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "manka" meaning "auspicious" and "khadga" meaning "sword," suggesting a connection to warriors or soldiers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Brihat Samhita, an ancient Sanskrit text on astrology and architecture written by the renowned scholar Varahamihira in the 6th century AD. It mentions a person named Mankadeva, which could be a variation of the surname Mankad.

In the 12th century, a manuscript known as the Prabandhachintamani, written by the Jain scholar Merutunga Suri, references a wealthy merchant and landowner named Mankad Harsinhji from the village of Mankadvav in Gujarat. This village likely took its name from the Mankad family, indicating their long-standing presence in the region.

The name Mankad has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most famous is Vinoo Mankad (1917-1978), an Indian cricketer who played for the national team from 1935 to 1959. He was a skilled all-rounder and is credited with popularizing the practice of "Mankading," a controversial dismissal method named after him.

Another prominent figure with the surname Mankad is Raman Mankad (1953-2017), an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Gujarat and Saurashtra. He also served as a national selector for the Indian cricket team.

In the field of classical Indian music, the name Mankad is associated with Prabhakar Mankad (1926-2002), a renowned vocalist and exponent of the Agra gharana. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to music.

The Mankad surname has also been linked to the world of literature. Zulfi Mankad (1924-2008) was a distinguished Gujarati poet and writer who received the Sahitya Akademi Award, India's highest literary honor, for his work "Chhand Bharate" in 1998.

While the Mankad surname is predominantly found in Gujarat, it has also spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in Gujarat, where it likely originated as a name associated with warriors or landowners.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mankad

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

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

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