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

Gandham, 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 Gandham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gandham in America

Gandham is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gandham surname appeared 227 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 Gandham.

The history of the last name Gandham

The surname GANDHAM is believed to have originated in India, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "gandha," which means "fragrance" or "aroma," possibly suggesting that the name's bearers were involved in the production or trade of fragrances or spices.

One of the earliest known references to the GANDHAM name can be found in the historical records of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. These records mention a prominent merchant named Govindappa GANDHAM, who lived during the reign of Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529).

In the 17th century, the GANDHAM name appears in several Telugu literary works, including the poetry of the renowned writer Bammera Pothana. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Venkatadhri GANDHAM, a scholar and poet who lived in the late 17th century and was known for his contributions to Telugu literature.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the GANDHAM name continued to be present in various parts of southern India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. One notable individual from this period was Ramaswamy GANDHAM (1780-1860), a prominent landowner and philanthropist who established several educational institutions in the region.

In more recent times, the GANDHAM name has gained recognition through various accomplished individuals. For example, Venkata Ramana GANDHAM (1924-2009) was a renowned Telugu writer and scholar who received numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1998. Another notable figure is Srikanth GANDHAM (born 1965), an accomplished Indian-American mathematician and computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of algorithms and complexity theory.

While the GANDHAM surname has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. The name can now be found among individuals of Indian descent in various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gandham

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

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

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