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

Mantri, 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 Mantri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mantri in America

Mantri is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mantri surname appeared 181 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 Mantri.

The history of the last name Mantri

The surname "MANTRI" is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "mantri," which means "minister" or "counselor." This name is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient and medieval periods.

The earliest known references to the name "MANTRI" can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and inscriptions, where individuals bearing this title held prominent positions in the royal courts and administrative councils of various kingdoms and empires. One notable example is the 7th-century Chalukya ruler Pulakesin II, who had a trusted minister named Mantri Narayana.

During the medieval period, the name "MANTRI" gained further prominence as it was associated with influential officials and advisors in the courts of various Indian dynasties, such as the Cholas, Chalukyas, and Vijayanagar Empire. It is believed that some individuals adopted the name as a surname to reflect their prestigious roles and lineage.

In the 14th century, the Bahmani Sultanate, a prominent Muslim kingdom in the Deccan region, had a prime minister named Mahmud Gawan, who was also known as "Mahmud Mantri." This historical figure played a significant role in the administration and governance of the Bahmani Sultanate.

Another notable figure associated with the surname "MANTRI" was Rajput noble Rajah Jai Singh II (1688-1743), a prominent ruler of the princely state of Jaipur and a skilled astronomer. He is renowned for his contributions to astronomy, including the construction of the Jantar Mantar observatories and the compilation of the Zij-i Muhammad Shahi, an astronomical work.

In the 18th century, the Maratha Empire, a dominant power in the Indian subcontinent, had a prominent minister named Nana Phadnavis (1742-1800), whose full name was Balaji Janardan Bhanu Mantri Phadnavis. He played a crucial role in the administration and diplomacy of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Peshwa Madhavrao I.

While the surname "MANTRI" has its roots in ancient and medieval India, it has since spread to various regions and communities across the subcontinent, with individuals from different backgrounds and professions adopting this name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mantri

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

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

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