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

Jagannathan, 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 Jagannathan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jagannathan in America

Jagannathan is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jagannathan surname appeared 349 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 Jagannathan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jagannathan to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jagannathan

The surname Jagannathan originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Sanskrit name that dates back to ancient times. The name is derived from the combination of two words: "Jagat," meaning the universe or the world, and "Natha," meaning lord or master. Therefore, the name Jagannathan translates to "Lord of the Universe" or "Master of the World."

Jagannathan is a revered name in Hindu mythology, often associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The name has been widely used in various Hindu scriptures and religious texts, including the Puranas and the Vedas. It is believed that the name was initially used as a title or an epithet for Lord Vishnu, who is considered the preserver and protector of the universe.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Jagannathan can be traced back to the medieval period in South India, particularly during the reign of the Chola dynasty, which ruled from the 9th to the 13th century CE. The Chola kings were patrons of art, architecture, and literature, and many temples were built during their rule, some of which were dedicated to Lord Jagannathan or variations of the name.

One of the most famous examples of the use of the name Jagannathan is in the context of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, another form of Lord Vishnu, and is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The presiding deity of the temple is often referred to as Jagannathan or Ranganathan.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Jagannathan. One of the earliest recorded figures was Jagannathan Bhatta (15th century CE), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from South India. He was known for his commentaries on various Hindu scriptures and his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.

Another prominent figure was Jagannathan Pandit (1600-1670 CE), a renowned astrologer and mathematician from the Thanjavur region of Tamil Nadu. He was renowned for his astrological predictions and his works on various aspects of Hindu astrology.

In the 18th century, Jagannathan Sastri (1730-1810) was a highly respected scholar and poet from the Thanjavur region. He was renowned for his poetic works in Sanskrit and Tamil, and his contributions to the study of Hindu philosophy and literature.

In more recent times, Jagannathan Chakravarti (1917-1987) was a renowned scholar of Indology and a prolific writer. He authored numerous books and articles on various aspects of Indian culture, philosophy, and religion, and his works were widely acclaimed both in India and abroad.

Jagannathan Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was a renowned spiritual teacher and philosopher who gained international recognition for his teachings on self-awareness and the nature of human consciousness. He was influential in the fields of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, and his works continue to inspire people around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jagannathan

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

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 Jagannathan 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jagannathan has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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