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

Mitha, 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 Mitha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mitha in America

Mitha is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mitha surname appeared 211 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 Mitha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mitha 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 Mitha

The surname MITHA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions around present-day Pakistan and India. It is likely derived from the Sanskrit word "mitra," which means friend or ally. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with amicable or friendly individuals.

The earliest records of the surname MITHA can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire period. It is mentioned in several historical documents and manuscripts from that era, indicating its presence among various communities in the region.

One notable historical figure with the surname MITHA was Mitha Ram (1560-1635), a renowned poet and scholar who wrote extensively in the Braj Bhasha language. His works, which often celebrated the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha, have been widely studied and appreciated over the centuries.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Mitha Lal (1710-1782), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from the city of Lahore (now in Pakistan). He was known for his generous contributions towards the construction of wells, rest houses, and other public amenities in the region.

In the 19th century, Mitha Sodhiji (1825-1898) gained recognition as a spiritual leader and reformer within the Sindhi community. He advocated for the abolition of various social evils and played a significant role in promoting education among the underprivileged.

The surname MITHA has also been associated with certain place names in the Indian subcontinent. For instance, Mitha Tiwana is a village located in the Khushab District of Punjab, Pakistan. Similarly, Mitha Kuri is a town in the Muzaffargarh District of Punjab, Pakistan.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname has varied slightly over time, with alternative forms such as "Mittha" and "Mitta" also being used in certain regions or historical periods.

Throughout its history, the surname MITHA has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, merchants, spiritual leaders, and others who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mitha

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

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

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