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

Matha, 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 Matha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matha in America

Matha is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matha surname appeared 187 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 Matha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matha 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 Matha

The surname MATHA has its origins in India, where it can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "matha," which means "monastery" or "religious institution." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who resided or worked in monasteries or religious establishments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MATHA can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was used to refer to monastic communities or institutions dedicated to spiritual pursuits. The name's presence in these religious texts indicates its strong ties to the spiritual and cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

During the medieval period, the name MATHA appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation. It is speculated that some individuals bearing this surname may have been landowners or influential figures associated with religious institutions or monastic orders.

The MATHA surname has also been linked to certain place names in India, such as Matha Village in the state of Gujarat, and Matha Town in the state of Uttar Pradesh. These place names may have influenced the spread and localization of the surname in different regions of the country.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the MATHA surname. One such figure was Shri Gyan Matha (1507-1582), a renowned Hindu philosopher and spiritual leader who founded the Matha Sampradaya, a influential religious movement in India. Another prominent bearer of the name was Raja Matha Singh (1670-1736), a celebrated military leader and ruler of the princely state of Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

Other individuals with the MATHA surname include Pandit Radha Matha Sharma (1820-1890), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author, and Swami Govind Matha (1898-1976), a revered spiritual teacher and founder of the Matha Ashram in Rishikesh.

It is worth noting that the MATHA surname has also been found in various parts of the world, likely due to migration and diaspora communities from India. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it has been deeply rooted in religious and cultural traditions for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matha

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

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

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