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

Janardhanan, 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 Janardhanan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janardhanan in America

Janardhanan is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janardhanan surname appeared 118 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 Janardhanan.

The history of the last name Janardhanan

The surname "JANARDHANAN" originates from the Indian state of Kerala. It is believed to have originated in the 14th century or earlier during the Chera dynasty that ruled over the region. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Jana" meaning people, and "Ardhana" meaning worship or prayer. Thus, the name can be translated to mean "one who is worshipped by the people" or "one who leads the people in worship."

The earliest known reference to the name can be found in ancient palm leaf manuscripts and copper plate inscriptions from the region. These records document individuals with the surname serving as officials, scholars, and religious leaders during the Chera and subsequent Ay dynasty periods.

One notable figure with the surname was Janardhanan Nambudiri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and astrologer who lived in the 16th century. He authored several treatises on astrology and Vedic sciences, which are still widely studied today.

Another significant individual was Janardhanan Nair, a military commander who served under the Zamorin rulers of Calicut in the 17th century. He is known for his bravery and leadership in defending the region against Portuguese invaders.

In the 19th century, Janardhanan Pillai was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education. He established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote literacy among underprivileged communities.

During the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, Janardhanan Nair was a distinguished freedom fighter and activist who participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

The surname "JANARDHANAN" continues to be prevalent in Kerala and among the Malayali diaspora around the world. It has a rich cultural heritage and is associated with various professions, including academics, religious leaders, and community leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janardhanan

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

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

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