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

Goundar, 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 Goundar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goundar in America

Goundar is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goundar surname appeared 115 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 Goundar.

The history of the last name Goundar

The surname GOUNDAR is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil Nadu region of southern India. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name GOUNDAR is derived from the Tamil word "Goundan," which refers to a person belonging to the Goundan caste or community. The Goundans were traditionally involved in agricultural activities, particularly the cultivation of grains and cereals.

One of the earliest known references to the name GOUNDAR can be found in ancient Tamil literary works, such as the Thirukkural, which dates back to the 5th century CE. The name is also mentioned in various inscriptions and copper plate grants from the Chola and Pandya dynasties that ruled in the region during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname GOUNDAR was Koundar Raman, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived in the 14th century. He is known for his contributions to the construction of temples and educational institutions in the Madurai region.

Another notable figure with the GOUNDAR surname was Goundar Muthu, a 16th-century poet and scholar who authored several works in Tamil literature. His literary contributions were widely recognized and celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Goundar Veerappa Nayak was a renowned military leader who played a crucial role in defending the Madurai region against invading forces. His bravery and strategic skills were widely acclaimed, and he is remembered as a hero in local folklore.

During the 19th century, Goundar Sundara Pandian was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education. He established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and empowerment among women in the region.

In more recent times, Goundar Subramanian, born in 1932, was a celebrated writer and poet who received numerous literary awards and accolades for his contributions to Tamil literature.

While the GOUNDAR surname originated in the Tamil Nadu region, it has since spread to other parts of India and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or were part of the Indian diaspora. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goundar

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

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

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