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

Gangadharan, 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 Gangadharan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gangadharan in America

Gangadharan is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gangadharan surname appeared 198 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 Gangadharan.

The history of the last name Gangadharan

The surname "GANGADHARAN" originated in India, specifically in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name "GANGADHARAN" is derived from the Sanskrit words "Ganga" (referring to the sacred Ganges River) and "dharan" (meaning "bearer" or "holder"). This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who lived near or had a significant connection with the Ganges River.

Historical records from the Chola and Pandya dynasties, which ruled over parts of southern India during the medieval period, mention individuals with variations of the name "GANGADHARAN." Some of the earliest recorded examples include "Gangadhara Bhatta," a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century, and "Gangadhara Shastri," a prominent Vedic scholar from the 16th century.

The name "GANGADHARAN" is also found in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions, often associated with individuals from the Brahmin community, who held important religious and scholarly roles. One notable example is "Gangadhara Aiya," a Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century and authored several works on Tamil grammar and literature.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname "GANGADHARAN." For instance, Vidwan K. Gangadharan (1907-1992) was a renowned Carnatic musician and composer from Kerala, known for his contributions to the field of music. Another prominent figure was Dr. Gangadharan Menon (1904-1986), a pioneering physician and social worker who played a significant role in the development of healthcare in Kerala.

Other notable individuals with the surname "GANGADHARAN" include:

1. V. Gangadharan (1919-1995), an Indian freedom fighter and politician from Kerala.
2. Gangadharan Nair (1878-1968), a renowned Malayalam writer and social reformer.
3. N. Gangadharan Nair (1917-1991), an Indian film director and screenwriter from Kerala.
4. Gangadharan Pillai (1883-1937), a prominent Tamil scholar and grammarian.
5. Gangadharan Iyer (1865-1935), a respected Tamil lawyer and judge in the Madras Presidency.

The surname "GANGADHARAN" continues to be prevalent in southern India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and is associated with a rich cultural and historical heritage rooted in the region's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gangadharan

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

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

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