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

Aravind, 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 Aravind surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aravind in America

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

The Aravind 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 Aravind.

The history of the last name Aravind

The surname Aravind has its origins in India, dating back to ancient times. It is a name derived from the Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name Aravind is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Ara" meaning "spoke" and "Vind" meaning "to obtain or attain." Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who attains knowledge or wisdom."

In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, the name Aravind is often associated with individuals who were known for their wisdom, intellect, and spiritual pursuits. One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi.

During the medieval period, the surname Aravind gained prominence among various communities and regions in India, particularly in the southern states. It was common among Brahmin families, who were regarded as the priestly and scholarly class in Hindu society. The name was also adopted by other communities, such as the Vaishyas (merchants and traders) and Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers).

Notable individuals with the surname Aravind include:

1. Aravind Adiga (born 1974), an Indian writer and journalist who won the Man Booker Prize in 2008 for his novel "The White Tiger."
2. Aravind Akshay (born 1989), an Indian film actor and producer who has appeared in various Tamil and Telugu language movies.
3. Aravind Adiga (born 1906 - died 1994), an Indian Freedom Fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
4. Aravind Poornima (born 1976), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her contributions to the Bharatanatyam dance form.
5. Aravind Raghunathan (born 1979), an Indian chess Grandmaster and former Indian chess champion.

The surname Aravind has also been associated with various place names and locations in India. For instance, Aravind Nagar is a town in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, and Aravind Puram is a village in the neighboring state of Kerala.

Over the centuries, the surname Aravind has maintained its cultural significance and is still widely used among various communities and regions in India, particularly in the southern states. It continues to be a name that connotes wisdom, knowledge, and intellectual pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aravind

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

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

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