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

Mundra, 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 Mundra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mundra in America

Mundra is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mundra surname appeared 152 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 Mundra.

The history of the last name Mundra

The surname Mundra is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "mundar," which means "bald" or "shaven-headed." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who practiced the religious tradition of shaving their heads.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mundra can be found in ancient Hindu texts, where it is mentioned as the name of a sage or holy man. It is also possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for individuals with shaved heads, rather than as a hereditary surname.

As the use of hereditary surnames became more common in India during the medieval period, the name Mundra likely transitioned from being a descriptive term to a permanent family name. It is believed that the earliest recorded examples of the name as a surname date back to the 12th or 13th century.

Some historical records indicate that individuals with the surname Mundra were prominent in certain regions of India, particularly in the northern and western parts of the country. For example, there are references to Mundra families residing in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat during the medieval and early modern periods.

One notable individual with the surname Mundra was Kavi Jayasi, a 16th-century Indian poet and author who is best known for his epic poem "Padmavat." Jayasi was born in the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, and his full name was Malik Muhammad Jayasi Mundra. He lived from approximately 1477 to 1542 and is considered a significant figure in the history of Indian literature.

Another historical figure with the surname Mundra was Rana Pratap Singh Mundra, a 16th-century Rajput ruler who was known for his bravery and resistance against the Mughal Empire. Rana Pratap Singh was born in 1540 and ruled the kingdom of Mewar (now part of Rajasthan) from 1572 until his death in 1597.

In the 18th century, there was a prominent Mundra family in the city of Surat, which was a major trading hub in western India. One member of this family, Govindram Mundraji, was a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived from 1725 to 1785.

Another notable individual with the surname Mundra was Laxmidas Khimji Mundra, a 19th-century businessman and philanthropist from the city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Laxmidas Mundra was born in 1835 and was involved in various charitable initiatives, including the establishment of educational institutions and hospitals.

While the surname Mundra has its roots in India, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Indian diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mundra

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

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

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