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

Mannava, 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 Mannava surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mannava in America

Mannava is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mannava surname appeared 117 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 Mannava.

The history of the last name Mannava

The surname MANNAVA has its origins in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The name is believed to have derived from the Telugu language and refers to a lineage of landowners and agricultural families from the region.

In ancient times, the name was associated with the Nava-Nayaka system, a feudal administrative setup prevalent during the medieval period. Mannava families held prominent positions as local chieftains and were entrusted with the management of villages and land holdings.

Earliest records of the name can be traced back to the 12th century CE, where it appears in inscriptions and copper plate grants issued by the ruling dynasties of the time. One such inscription, dated around 1175 CE, mentions a certain Mannava Butayya, who served as a village headman under the Kakatiya dynasty.

During the 16th century, the Mannava surname gained further prominence when several members of the community rose to influential positions under the Vijayanagar Empire. Notable figures include Mannava Timmaraju, a military commander who distinguished himself in battles against the Deccan Sultanates.

As the name spread across Andhra Pradesh and neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Mannavaru, Mannavalli, and Mannavudu. These variations often reflected local dialects and linguistic influences.

In the 18th century, the Mannava family played a significant role in the establishment of the princely state of Wanaparthy. Mannava Narasimha Nayudu, born in 1720, served as the founder and first ruler of the kingdom.

Another notable figure was Mannava Subba Rao (1834-1903), a prominent social reformer and educationist who worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities in Andhra Pradesh.

In more recent times, Mannava Srinivas (1912-1999), a renowned Telugu writer and poet, brought further recognition to the surname through his literary contributions.

Throughout its history, the Mannava surname has been associated with landholding, agricultural pursuits, and administrative roles, reflecting the community's deep-rooted connections to the land and its cultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mannava

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

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

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