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

Manthena, 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 Manthena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manthena in America

Manthena is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manthena surname appeared 142 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 Manthena.

The history of the last name Manthena

The surname Manthena is believed to have originated in India. It is derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken primarily in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Manthena is a blend of two Telugu words: "Mantha," meaning "slow" or "gentle," and "Ena," meaning "person."

The earliest known records of the Manthena surname can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, where it was likely used to identify individuals with a calm and composed demeanor.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Manthena surname can be found in a land ownership record from the year 1587, which mentions a man named Manthena Venkata Reddy. This record suggests that the Manthena family may have held a prominent position in the region during that time.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Manthena Bhagavantha Rayudu (1710-1790) gained recognition for his contributions to Telugu literature. He authored several works, including the poetic composition "Rayavachakamu," which continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars today.

Another prominent individual with the Manthena surname was Manthena Raghunatha Nayudu (1845-1920), a renowned scholar and educationist. He played a significant role in establishing several educational institutions in the Nellore district and was instrumental in promoting education among the underprivileged sections of society.

In more recent times, Manthena Satyanarayana Raju (1922-2007) was a renowned Telugu writer and literary critic. He received numerous accolades for his literary works, including the prestigious Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor.

Manthena Subrahmanyam (1932-2012) was a distinguished diplomat who served as India's Ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. He played a crucial role in shaping India's foreign policy during his career.

While the Manthena surname is predominantly found in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the country and abroad due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manthena

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

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

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