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

Gurumurthy, 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 Gurumurthy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gurumurthy in America

Gurumurthy is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gurumurthy surname appeared 107 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 Gurumurthy.

The history of the last name Gurumurthy

The surname Gurumurthy has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is a combination of two words – "Guru" meaning teacher or master, and "Murthy" which is derived from the Sanskrit word "Murti" meaning form or image.

The name can be traced back to the 8th or 9th century CE, during the reign of the Pallava and Chola dynasties in the region. It was initially used as a title or honorific for learned scholars, philosophers, and spiritual leaders who were revered for their knowledge and wisdom.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Gurumurthy can be found in the inscriptions and copper plate grants of the Chola Empire, which ruled parts of modern-day Tamil Nadu and adjacent regions between the 9th and 13th centuries. These inscriptions often mentioned the names of prominent Gurumurthy individuals who held positions of influence in the royal court or served as advisors to the kings.

The earliest recorded person with the surname Gurumurthy is believed to be Sri Gurumurthy Acharya, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 10th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta philosophy and was a disciple of the renowned teacher Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

Another notable figure in history was Sri Gurumurthy Sastri, a 16th-century scholar and poet from the Vijayanagar Empire. He was renowned for his works in Sanskrit literature and is said to have authored several texts on grammar, poetry, and religious philosophy.

In the 17th century, there was a prominent figure named Sri Gurumurthy Swami, who was a spiritual leader and teacher from the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, one of the most influential Hindu monasteries in South India. He played a significant role in preserving and propagating the teachings of Advaita Vedanta.

During the 18th century, Sri Gurumurthy Navalar, a Tamil scholar and social reformer, gained recognition for his efforts in reviving traditional Tamil literature and promoting education among the masses. He established several schools and educational institutions in the region.

In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the surname Gurumurthy is S. Gurumurthy, an Indian chartered accountant, political commentator, and economist born in 1946. He has been actively involved in public discourse on economic and political issues in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gurumurthy

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

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

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