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

Jayachandran, 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 Jayachandran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jayachandran in America

Jayachandran is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jayachandran surname appeared 203 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 Jayachandran.

The history of the last name Jayachandran

The surname Jayachandran has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Jaya," meaning victory or triumph, and "Chandra," which refers to the moon. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 9th and 12th centuries CE, when the use of surnames became more widespread in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jayachandran name can be found in ancient Tamil literary works, such as the Sangam literature from the early centuries of the common era. These works mention individuals with names similar to Jayachandran, suggesting the name's antiquity and cultural significance.

During the Chola Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India from the 9th to the 13th century CE, several notable figures bore the Jayachandran name. One such individual was Jayachandran Chola, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century. His works are still studied and celebrated in Tamil literary circles.

In the 14th century, a prominent Jayachandran served as a minister in the court of the Vijayanagar Empire, one of the most powerful Hindu kingdoms in southern India. Historical records from this period mention his involvement in various diplomatic missions and his role in shaping the empire's policies.

Another notable Jayachandran was a Marathi scholar and grammarian who lived in the 16th century. His treatise on Marathi grammar, titled "Jayachandran Vyakarana," is considered a seminal work in the study of the Marathi language.

In the 18th century, a Jayachandran served as a military commander in the armies of the Maratha Empire, renowned for his strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield. His exploits are documented in several historical accounts from that era.

While the Jayachandran name has its roots in southern India, it has since spread across the subcontinent and can be found among various linguistic and cultural communities. The name's association with victory and celestial bodies like the moon has contributed to its enduring popularity and cultural significance in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jayachandran

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

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

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