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

Devadas, 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 Devadas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devadas in America

Devadas is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devadas surname appeared 101 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 Devadas.

The history of the last name Devadas

The surname DEVADAS has its origins in India, specifically in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "dev" meaning "god" and "das" meaning "servant," indicating that the original bearers of this name were likely devotees or servants of a deity.

The earliest recorded instances of the DEVADAS surname can be traced back to the 15th century, when it appeared in various Tamil and Malayalam literary works. Some notable historical figures bearing this surname include Devadas Venkataramiah, a prominent scholar and writer in the 18th century, and Devadas Gandhi, a renowned Indian independence activist and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi in the early 20th century (1883-1957).

During the medieval period, the DEVADAS name was also found in religious texts and inscriptions, particularly those associated with Hindu temples and religious institutions. It is believed that some families adopted this surname as a way to express their devotion to a specific deity or to indicate their association with a particular temple or spiritual lineage.

In the 16th century, a branch of the DEVADAS family settled in the town of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, which was a renowned center of learning and culture. This branch produced several scholars and poets, including Devadas Pillai, a celebrated Tamil poet and author who lived in the 17th century.

Another notable figure with the DEVADAS surname was Devadas Ghosh (1859-1937), a prominent Indian lawyer and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. He was also a close associate of Sri Aurobindo and was involved in the establishment of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry.

Over the centuries, the DEVADAS surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, poets, religious figures, and social activists. While the name originated in the southern part of India, it has since spread to other regions due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devadas

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

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

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