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

Mantha, 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 Mantha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mantha in America

Mantha is the 57372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mantha surname appeared 355 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 Mantha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mantha 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 Mantha

The surname Mantha is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Gujarat. It dates back to the 16th century and is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "manth," which means "to churn" or "to stir." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with occupations such as butter-making or other dairy-related activities.

The earliest recorded instances of the Mantha surname can be found in historical documents from the Mughal Empire period in India. Some records mention individuals with this surname serving in administrative roles or as landowners during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Mantha name appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Maratha Empire in western India. One notable figure was Govind Mantha, a military commander who served under the famous Maratha ruler, Shivaji, in the 1670s.

As the Mantha family spread across different regions of India, variations in spelling emerged, such as Manth, Manthaa, and Manthey. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

During the British colonial period in India, several Mantha individuals gained prominence. Notably, Narayan Mantha (1825-1892) was a renowned scholar and educator who played a significant role in promoting education and social reforms in Gujarat.

Another notable figure was Kanhaiyalal Mantha (1887-1963), a prominent lawyer and political activist who fought for India's independence from British rule. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

In more recent times, Girish Mantha (born 1952) is a distinguished Indian economist and academic. He has served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mumbai and has made significant contributions to the field of economics and public policy.

It is worth mentioning that while the Mantha surname originated in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots and earliest records of this name can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, particularly the western regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mantha

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

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

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