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

Shanta, 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 Shanta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shanta in America

Shanta is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shanta surname appeared 241 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 Shanta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shanta 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 Shanta

The surname "SHANTA" has its origins in India, tracing back several centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "shanta," which means "peaceful" or "tranquil." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, given to individuals who exhibited a calm and serene demeanor.

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the word "shanta" is often used in reference to spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. This association with a tranquil state of being may have influenced the adoption of the name as a surname by certain families or communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SHANTA" can be found in the chronicles of the Maratha Empire, which ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent in the 17th and 18th centuries. During this period, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name "SHANTA" serving as administrators, scholars, and military leaders.

In the 16th century, a renowned poet and scholar named Eknath SHANTA gained recognition for his contributions to the Marathi literary tradition. His works, which included devotional poetry and translations of Hindu scriptures, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and revered today.

Another notable figure with the surname "SHANTA" was Ranganath SHANTA, a prominent astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 18th century. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with developing advanced techniques for calculating planetary positions and eclipse predictions.

In the realm of classical Indian music, the name "SHANTA" is associated with the renowned singer and composer Pandit Bhimsen SHANTA, who was born in 1922 and passed away in 2008. He was a highly acclaimed exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music and was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, for his contributions to the art form.

Another notable figure was Shivram SHANTA, a social reformer and educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a pioneer in advocating for the education of women and played a crucial role in establishing several educational institutions in the western region of India.

While the surname "SHANTA" has its origins in India, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian descent living in other parts of the world, including the Caribbean, Africa, and various regions of Southeast Asia, where Indian communities have settled over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shanta

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

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

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