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

Devaraj, 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 Devaraj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devaraj in America

Devaraj is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devaraj surname appeared 219 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 Devaraj.

The history of the last name Devaraj

The surname Devaraj originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly from the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is a Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit words "deva," meaning divine or god, and "raj," meaning king or ruler. This combination suggests that the name was likely associated with royalty or nobility in ancient times.

The name Devaraj can be traced back to the Chola dynasty, one of the longest-ruling dynasties in southern India, which reigned from the 9th to the 13th century CE. During this period, the Chola rulers were known for their patronage of art, literature, and architecture, and it is possible that the name Devaraj was bestowed upon members of the royal family or court officials.

One of the earliest known references to the name Devaraj can be found in the Thanjavur inscriptions, which are a collection of temple inscriptions from the Chola period. These inscriptions mention individuals with the name Devaraj, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India, had a ruler named Devaraja I, who reigned from 1406 to 1422 CE. This is one of the most prominent historical figures to bear the name Devaraj.

Another notable person with the surname Devaraj was Devaraja Mudaliar (1854-1901), a prominent lawyer and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the rights of the non-Brahmin community.

In the field of literature, Devaraj Urs (1915-1997) was a renowned Kannada writer and playwright from Karnataka. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Navya movement in Kannada literature and was awarded the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, in 1994.

Devaraj Reddy (1928-2002) was a distinguished Indian film actor and producer who primarily worked in the Telugu and Kannada film industries. He received several awards and accolades for his contributions to Indian cinema, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.

Devaraj Aravamudan (1904-1977) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician from Tamil Nadu. He served as a member of the Madras Legislative Assembly and played an active role in the Indian independence movement, working alongside leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devaraj

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

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

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