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

Manoj, 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 Manoj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manoj in America

Manoj is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manoj surname appeared 254 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 Manoj.

The history of the last name Manoj

The surname "MANOJ" is of Indian origin and it dates back to ancient times. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "manas" which means mind or heart. The name "MANOJ" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

The earliest known reference to the name "MANOJ" can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, as a name given to individuals who were considered wise and knowledgeable.

During the medieval period, the name "MANOJ" appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the Rajatarangini, a chronicle of the kings of Kashmir written in the 12th century CE. It was also found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "MANOJ" was Manoj Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his work on the Bhagavad Gita and his contributions to Hindu philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname "MANOJ" was Manoj Pandey, a freedom fighter and revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1890 and played a significant role in the Kakori Train Robbery incident in 1925.

In the field of literature, Manoj Das (1934-2021) was a celebrated Indian writer and novelist who wrote in both Odia and English languages. He is best known for his novels "Chhamana Athaguntha" and "The Submerged Valley," which explored the themes of social injustice and the human condition.

Manoj Bajpayee (born 1969) is a renowned Indian actor who has made significant contributions to both commercial and independent cinema. He is widely acclaimed for his performances in films such as "Satya," "Shool," and "Gangs of Wasseypur."

Manoj Sinha (born 1959) is an Indian politician and the current Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. He has previously served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manoj

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

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

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