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

Anandan, 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 Anandan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anandan in America

Anandan is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anandan surname appeared 145 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 Anandan.

The history of the last name Anandan

The surname ANANDAN has its origins in South India, specifically in the Tamil-speaking regions of the ancient Chola empire that spanned parts of modern-day Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Sri Lanka. Its roots can be traced back to the 9th century CE, when the Cholas were at the height of their power and influence.

ANANDAN is derived from the Tamil word "Anandan," which means "blissful" or "joyous." It was likely given as a descriptive name to individuals who exhibited a cheerful or happy demeanor, or perhaps to mark the birth of a child during a time of great joy or celebration.

While no specific historical references to individuals with this surname have been found in ancient manuscripts or records, it is believed that the name was prevalent among Tamil-speaking communities during the Chola period and the subsequent Pandya and Vijayanagar empires.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ANANDAN can be found in a 14th-century inscription from the Madurai region, where it appears as "Ananthan," a variant spelling. This inscription mentions a local chieftain named Ananthan Pillai, who served as a administrator in the court of the Pandya rulers.

In the 16th century, a renowned Tamil scholar and poet named Arunachala Kavi Anandan (1521-1597) gained prominence for his works on Shaivite philosophy and Tamil literature. His works, such as the "Arunachala Puranam," are considered literary treasures and have been widely studied and celebrated.

During the 18th century, a prominent military commander named Anandan Pillai served under the Nayak rulers of Madurai. He is known for his strategic leadership and valor in defending the kingdom against external invaders.

In the 19th century, a renowned mathematician and astronomer named Anandan Pillai Subramanian (1832-1908) made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and celestial mechanics. His works, such as the "Suryasiddhanta Karika," were widely acclaimed and studied by scholars of his time.

Another notable figure with the surname ANANDAN was Anandan Aiyar (1890-1958), a respected lawyer and political activist who played a key role in the Indian independence movement. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and served as a member of the Indian National Congress.

Throughout its history, the surname ANANDAN has been associated with various place names and regions in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It has also been spelled in various forms, such as Ananthan, Anandhan, and Anandan, reflecting local linguistic variations and dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anandan

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

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

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