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

Manoharan, 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 Manoharan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manoharan in America

Manoharan is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manoharan surname appeared 402 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 Manoharan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manoharan 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 Manoharan

The surname Manoharan has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the state of Tamil Nadu, where it is a widely prevalent name. It derives from the Tamil language and is a combination of two words, "mano" meaning "mind" or "heart," and "haran" meaning "to bear" or "to carry." Therefore, the name Manoharan can be interpreted as "one who carries the mind" or "one who bears the heart."

This name is believed to have originated during the medieval period in Tamil Nadu, when surnames were often derived from occupations, personal traits, or philosophical concepts. The name Manoharan may have been bestowed upon individuals who were known for their mental acuity, wisdom, or understanding of the human psyche.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions from the 8th to 10th centuries CE. During this period, the Chola Dynasty ruled over a vast empire in South India, and many prominent scholars, poets, and philosophers bearing the name Manoharan contributed to the vibrant cultural and literary scene of the time.

Among the notable figures with this surname is Manoharan Pillai, a revered Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. His works, such as the "Manoharavilasam," a treatise on grammar and poetics, are considered classics in Tamil literature.

Another prominent individual was Manoharan Ghosh, a 19th-century Bengali scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Indian languages and literature. His work on the comparative grammar of Indian languages is still widely referenced by linguists today.

In more recent times, K. Manoharan was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form. He was born in 1928 and received numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.

Manoharan Rajagopalan, born in 1940, was a distinguished Indian physicist and academic who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of theoretical particle physics. He held prestigious positions at various institutions, including the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and the University of Madras.

While the name Manoharan is predominantly found in Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India, it has also gained recognition globally due to the diaspora of Tamil communities around the world. The surname continues to be a source of pride and cultural identity for many individuals of Tamil descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manoharan

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

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

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