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

Mohanty, 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 Mohanty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohanty in America

Mohanty is the 27435th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohanty surname appeared 879 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 Mohanty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mohanty 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 Mohanty

The surname Mohanty originated in the Indian state of Odisha. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mohantā," which means great respect, reverence, or veneration. The name likely emerged around the 7th or 8th century CE, during the time of the influential Bhaumakaras dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Odisha.

The Mohanty surname is most commonly found in the coastal districts of Odisha, such as Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri. These regions were once home to influential Hindu temples and monasteries, where the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who held positions of respect and authority within the religious community.

One of the earliest known references to the Mohanty name can be found in the Madala Panji, a historical record of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, which dates back to the 12th century. The text mentions several individuals with the Mohanty surname who held important roles in the temple's administration and rituals.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Ramachandra Mohanty served as the chief minister of the Gajapati Empire, a powerful Hindu kingdom in Odisha. His contributions to the empire's governance and cultural development are well documented in historical texts of the time.

Another notable individual was Gopabandhu Mohanty (1887-1932), a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in India's independence movement. He established the Utkal Tannery, one of the first modern industries in Odisha, and worked tirelessly to promote education and social welfare.

Renowned Odiya writer and poet Sachidananda Mohanty (1928-2022) left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of Odisha. His works, which explored themes of social injustice and human struggles, earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 1989.

Biju Patnaik (1916-1997), a prominent political leader and aviator, was also of the Mohanty lineage. He played a crucial role in India's independence struggle and later served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for multiple terms, contributing significantly to the state's development.

Throughout history, the Mohanty surname has been closely associated with the cultural and intellectual traditions of Odisha. While its origins can be traced back to ancient times, the name continues to hold significance and respect in the region today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohanty

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

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

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