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

Manohar, 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 Manohar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manohar in America

Manohar is the 48800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manohar surname appeared 432 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 Manohar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manohar 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 Manohar

The surname MANOHAR is of Hindu origin and can be traced back to ancient India. It is a Sanskrit compound word derived from the words 'mana' meaning heart or mind, and 'hara' meaning to captivate or fascinate. Thus, the name MANOHAR literally translates to "one who captivates the mind or heart."

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, MANOHAR was often used as a descriptive title or epithet for deities, particularly Lord Krishna and his consort Radha, who were renowned for their divine love and devotion. The name was associated with qualities such as beauty, charm, and the ability to enchant the senses.

The earliest known recorded instances of the surname MANOHAR can be found in various Hindu genealogical records and inscriptions dating back to the medieval period in India. One notable mention is in the Rajput clan chronicles of Rajasthan, where a warrior named Manohar Singh is recorded as having fought valiantly in battles against invading forces in the 14th century.

During the Mughal era in India, the name MANOHAR gained popularity among the Hindu nobility and aristocracy. One prominent figure bearing this surname was Manohar Das, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century and authored several literary works in Sanskrit and Braj Bhasha.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Manohar Lal Zutshi made significant contributions to the field of Kashmiri literature and poetry. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Kashmiri poetry and is remembered for his lyrical compositions that captured the essence of love and spirituality.

Another notable individual with the surname MANOHAR was Manohar Parrikar, an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Goa, who served as the Defense Minister of India from 2014 to 2017. He was born in 1955 and passed away in 2019.

Over the centuries, the surname MANOHAR has been associated with various place names and localities in India, such as Manoharpur, a town in the state of Jharkhand, and Manohar Thana, a historic town in the state of Rajasthan. These place names often reflect the presence of individuals or families bearing the MANOHAR surname in those regions.

While the surname MANOHAR has its roots in Hindu culture and Sanskrit language, it has transcended religious and cultural boundaries and is now found among various communities across India and the broader South Asian diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manohar

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

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

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