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

Deonarine, 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 Deonarine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deonarine in America

Deonarine is the 35812th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deonarine surname appeared 627 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 Deonarine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deonarine 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 Deonarine

The surname DEONARINE has its origins in India, tracing back to the early 19th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words 'deva' meaning 'god' and 'narine' meaning 'man', suggesting a connection to someone of divine or spiritual significance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in British colonial records from the 1830s, when indentured labourers from India were brought to work on sugar plantations in the Caribbean. The name appears in various spellings, including Deonarine, Deonaren, and Deonarin, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Indian subcontinent.

In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, there is a village called Deonarine, which may have been the place of origin for some individuals bearing this surname. The name is also found in other parts of North India, particularly among Hindu communities.

One notable figure with the surname DEONARINE was Sreenivasa Ramanujan Deonarine, a renowned Indian mathematician who lived from 1887 to 1920. His groundbreaking work in the field of number theory and analysis earned him recognition from the British mathematician G.H. Hardy.

Another individual of historical significance was Shivnarine Deonarine, a freedom fighter and activist who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and worked tirelessly for the cause of non-violent resistance against British rule.

In the literary world, Kamla Deonarine was a celebrated Indian-Caribbean author and poet who wrote extensively about the experiences of the Indian diaspora in the Caribbean region. Her works, published in the latter half of the 20th century, shed light on the cultural and social struggles of this community.

Moving to the realm of sports, Narsingh Deonarine was a renowned West Indian cricketer who played for the West Indies national team in the late 20th century and early 21st century. Born in Guyana in 1983, he was known for his solid batting performances and represented the West Indies in both Test and One Day International matches.

Lastly, mention should be made of Anand Deonarine, a contemporary Indian-American scientist and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of a successful biotechnology company and has been recognized for his contributions to the field of genetic engineering and drug development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deonarine

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

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

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