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

Mohandas, 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 Mohandas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohandas in America

Mohandas is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohandas surname appeared 110 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 Mohandas.

The history of the last name Mohandas

The surname MOHANDAS is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Gujarat in western India. It dates back to the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "mohan" meaning enchanting or charming, and "das" meaning servant or slave. Thus, MOHANDAS essentially means a servant who is enchanting or charming.

The name was initially found in the regions of Kathiawar and Kachchh in Gujarat, where it was used as a title or honorific before becoming a surname. It is believed to have been adopted as a surname by members of the Bania and Vaishya communities, which were involved in trade and commerce.

One of the earliest known references to the name MOHANDAS can be found in the records of the East India Company, which ruled parts of India during the 18th and 19th centuries. The records mention several individuals with this surname who were involved in trade and business dealings with the company.

The most famous person with the surname MOHANDAS was undoubtedly Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), the legendary leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, and his surname was a source of great pride for the MOHANDAS community.

Other notable individuals with the surname MOHANDAS include:

1. Mohandas Vishwanath Pathak (1887-1959), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Gujarat.
2. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1822-1885), the grandfather of the famous Mahatma Gandhi, who was also involved in the independence movement.
3. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1892-1944), the eldest son of Mahatma Gandhi, who served as a member of the Indian National Congress.
4. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1915-1986), the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and a renowned architect in India.
5. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1934-2005), another grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, who was a writer and historian.

The surname MOHANDAS has been historically associated with values such as charm, grace, and service to others, reflecting its Sanskrit origins. It has also been closely tied to the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian independence movement, making it a name of great significance in Indian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohandas

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

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

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