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

Mohapatra, 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 Mohapatra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohapatra in America

Mohapatra is the 46725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohapatra surname appeared 455 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 Mohapatra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mohapatra 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 Mohapatra

The surname "Mohapatra" originated in the Indian state of Odisha, formerly known as Orissa. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit words "Moha" meaning great and "Patra" meaning vessel or container. This suggests that the name initially referred to individuals who were skilled in creating large vessels or containers.

Historically, the surname "Mohapatra" can be traced back to the 13th century during the reign of the Ganga dynasty in Odisha. It is mentioned in several ancient texts and manuscripts from that era, indicating that it was a prominent surname among the artisan community of the region.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name "Mohapatra" can be found in the Madala Panji, a chronicle of the Gajapati rulers of Odisha, which dates back to the 15th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname "Mohapatra" who held important positions in the royal court and administration.

In the 16th century, a renowned poet named Arjun Mohapatra, born in 1510, gained prominence for his contributions to Odia literature. His works, such as the "Kanchi Kaveri" and "Ananga Mohinee," are considered literary masterpieces and are still widely studied and celebrated today.

Another notable figure with the surname "Mohapatra" was Govinda Mohapatra, a revered scholar and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He was highly regarded for his expertise in the field of Nyaya philosophy and authored several treatises on the subject.

During the 18th century, the Mohapatra family played a significant role in the cultural and political landscape of Odisha. Jayakrushna Mohapatra, born in 1745, was a prominent leader who led a rebellion against the oppressive rule of the Marathas in the region.

In more recent history, the name "Mohapatra" has been associated with several influential individuals. Biju Patnaik, a prominent political leader and former Chief Minister of Odisha, was born in 1916 with the surname "Mohapatra" before changing it to "Patnaik" later in life.

Overall, the surname "Mohapatra" has a rich and extensive history, deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Odisha. It has been carried by scholars, poets, leaders, and individuals from various walks of life, contributing significantly to the region's intellectual, artistic, and political landscapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohapatra

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

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

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