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

Balaraman, 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 Balaraman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balaraman in America

Balaraman is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balaraman surname appeared 136 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 Balaraman.

The history of the last name Balaraman

The surname BALARAMAN is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil region of southern India. The name is believed to have emerged around the 5th or 6th century CE during the height of the Tamil Sangam period.

BALARAMAN is a combination of two Tamil words – "bala" meaning strength or power, and "raman" which is a reference to the Hindu deity Lord Rama. The name likely originated as a way to honor or show devotion to Lord Rama, who is revered in Hindu mythology for his courage, righteousness, and adherence to dharma (righteous duty).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BALARAMAN can be found in the Sangam literature, a vast collection of ancient Tamil literary works. It is mentioned in the Purananuru, an anthology of poems dating back to the 1st century BCE to the 5th century CE.

In the 7th century CE, a notable figure named Balaraman Narayanamangalam lived in the Chola kingdom, located in present-day Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh. He was a renowned scholar and poet, known for his contributions to Tamil literature and grammar.

Another prominent individual with the surname BALARAMAN was Balaraman Pillai, a 17th-century Tamil poet and playwright from the Madurai region. His works, such as the play "Nalavenba," have been widely studied and celebrated for their literary merit.

During the 18th century, Balaraman Raju was a respected military commander who served under the Maratha Empire in central and southern India. He played a crucial role in several battles against the British East India Company.

In more recent history, Balaraman Sankaranand was a prominent social reformer and activist from Kerala, who lived from 1893 to 1975. He dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of the underprivileged and promoting education among disadvantaged communities.

It's worth noting that the name BALARAMAN is still commonly found among Tamil communities across the globe, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balaraman

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

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

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