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

Elangovan, 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 Elangovan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elangovan in America

Elangovan is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elangovan surname appeared 201 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 Elangovan.

The history of the last name Elangovan

The surname "ELANGOVAN" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

The name "ELANGOVAN" is derived from the Tamil words "Elan" meaning "universe" or "world," and "Govan" meaning "protector" or "guardian." Thus, the surname can be interpreted as "protector of the universe" or "guardian of the world." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority, leadership, or spiritual significance within their communities.

In ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions, variations of the name "ELANGOVAN" can be found, such as "Elangovan," "Elangovan," and "Elangovan." These variations likely emerged due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ELANGOVAN" can be traced back to the Chola dynasty, which ruled over parts of southern India from the 9th to the 13th century. During this period, the name appears in several inscriptions and records, often associated with influential figures in the Chola administration or religious institutions.

Notable individuals with the surname "ELANGOVAN" throughout history include:

1. Elangovan Narayanan (1935-2020), an Indian author and journalist known for his works on Tamil literature and culture.
2. Elangovan Sivapathicari (born 1963), a Sri Lankan politician and member of the Sri Lankan Parliament.
3. Elangovan Sivalingam (1920-1993), a Malaysian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) in Malaysia.
4. Elangovan Ramasamy (born 1961), an Indian politician and member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament) representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.
5. Elangovan Veerasamy (1925-2013), a Malaysian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Dewan Negara (Senate) of Malaysia.

The surname "ELANGOVAN" has maintained its presence and significance within Tamil communities, particularly in southern India and among the Tamil diaspora around the world. Its deep-rooted connection to the Tamil language and cultural heritage has contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elangovan

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

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

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