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

Eswaran, 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 Eswaran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eswaran in America

Eswaran is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eswaran surname appeared 100 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 Eswaran.

The history of the last name Eswaran

The surname "ESWARAN" originates from India and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Tamil word "Iswaran," which means "Lord Shiva" or "Supreme Being." The name is closely associated with the Hindu religion and culture.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in ancient Tamil texts and inscriptions from the southern regions of India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The name was commonly used among the Brahmin and other upper-caste communities.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in several manuscripts and historical records, such as the Nayak dynasty chronicles from the kingdom of Madurai. During this period, there were notable individuals bearing the name Eswaran, including Eswaran Aiyar, a renowned scholar and poet who lived between 1550 and 1620.

As the name spread across India, it underwent minor variations in spelling, such as "Eshwaran" or "Ishwaran," reflecting regional linguistic differences. However, the core meaning remained the same, reflecting the reverence for the divine.

One of the most prominent figures in history with the surname Eswaran was Sir Seshadri Eswaran (1820-1890), a distinguished Indian lawyer and judge who served as the first Indian member of the Privy Council in Britain. He played a crucial role in shaping the legal system of British India.

Another notable individual was C. Eswaran (1895-1975), a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked towards uplifting the underprivileged communities in Tamil Nadu.

In the field of literature, K.V. Eswaran (1926-2001) was a renowned Tamil writer and poet, known for his contributions to modern Tamil literature. His works explored themes of social justice and human values.

The name Eswaran has also been associated with the world of business and entrepreneurship. For instance, Sridhar Eswaran (born 1957) is the founder and chairman of Midas Holdings, a multinational corporation based in Malaysia.

Lastly, Satya Narayana Eswaran (1934-2014) was a prominent Indian scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of aerospace technology, working with organizations like the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eswaran

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

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

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