Explore the Family Name Mahadevan
The meaning of Mahadevan
Indian (mainly southern states): ffrom a personal name derived from Sanskrit mahādeva ‘the great god’ (see Mahadeo) + the Tamil-Malayalam third-person masculine singular suffix -n. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Mahadevan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mahadevan rose significantly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mahadevan ranked 68,782 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 42,308, marking a 38.49% increase. The frequency of this surname also saw a marked rise, with the count of individuals named Mahadevan growing from 267 to 513, an impressive surge of 92.13%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people grew by 70%, from 0.1 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #42,308 | 38.49% |
| Count | 267 | 513 | 92.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.17 | 70% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahadevan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mahadevan also changed somewhat over this decade, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage increased slightly from 93.26% to 94.54%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased substantially from 3.37% to 0.97%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with this surname who identify as White grew by 66.84%, from 1.87% to 3.12%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.26% | 94.54% | 1.37% |
| White | 1.87% | 3.12% | 66.84% |
| Two or More Races | 3.37% | 0.97% | -71.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |