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

Mendiratta, 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 Mendiratta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mendiratta in America

Mendiratta is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mendiratta surname appeared 129 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 Mendiratta.

The history of the last name Mendiratta

The surname Mendiratta originated in India, specifically in the northern region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "mendi," which means a type of henna plant, and "rattan," meaning a jewel or precious stone.

Historically, the Mendiratta surname was associated with the Khatri community, a prominent trading and business class in northern India. It is speculated that the name may have been given to a family or individual involved in the trade or production of henna dye, which was widely used for decorative purposes and considered a precious commodity.

One of the earliest known references to the Mendiratta name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a village called "Mendiratta" located in the Sirhind region of Punjab, suggesting that the surname had already been established by that time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Mendiratta name was Bhai Mani Singh (1644-1734), a revered Sikh scholar and military leader who played a crucial role in the compilation of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism. Bhai Mani Singh's contributions to Sikh literature and his martyrdom at the hands of the Mughal authorities have made him a highly respected figure in Sikh history.

Another prominent individual with the Mendiratta surname was Lala Sain Ditta Mendiratta (1867-1933), a renowned businessman and philanthropist from Lahore, British India (now in Pakistan). He established several educational institutions and contributed significantly to the development of the city.

In the 20th century, Raj Mendiratta (1924-2007) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and composer, who received numerous accolades for his contributions to Hindustani music, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

More recently, Kulvinder Mendiratta (born 1965) is a notable British entrepreneur and businesswoman of Indian descent. She founded the successful skincare and cosmetics brand Mendior, which has gained international recognition.

Over the centuries, the Mendiratta surname has spread beyond its origins in Punjab, with individuals bearing this name now found in various parts of India and abroad, particularly in countries with significant Indian diaspora populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mendiratta

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

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

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