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

Jayakumar, 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 Jayakumar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jayakumar in America

Jayakumar is the 46811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jayakumar surname appeared 454 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 Jayakumar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jayakumar 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 Jayakumar

The surname Jayakumar originates from India and has its roots in the Tamil language. It is a combination of the words "jaya" meaning victory or triumph, and "kumar" meaning prince or son. The name can be traced back to the medieval period in the southern regions of India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Historically, the name Jayakumar was associated with the ruling class and aristocracy. It was often given to male children born into royal or noble families, signifying their status as princes or heirs to the throne. In ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions, there are references to individuals bearing this name, though their exact identities and time periods are not always clearly documented.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jayakumar can be found in the Chola Empire, a powerful dynasty that ruled over parts of southern India between the 9th and 13th centuries CE. During this time, the name was prevalent among the royal family and the nobility.

Over the centuries, the name Jayakumar has been borne by various notable figures in Indian history. One such individual was Jayakumar Srinivasa Rao (1908-1976), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Another prominent bearer of the name was Jayakumar Swaminathan (1908-1994), a renowned Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as India's ambassador to several countries.

In the field of arts and literature, Jayakumar Reddy (1929-2010) was a celebrated Telugu writer and playwright, known for his contributions to the Telugu literary canon. Additionally, Jayakumar Sambath (1941-2005) was a prominent Malaysian-Indian actor and director who left an indelible mark on the Malaysian film industry.

It is worth noting that while the name Jayakumar has its origins in India, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian descent living in other parts of the world, such as Malaysia, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries with significant Indian diaspora populations.

Overall, the surname Jayakumar carries a rich historical significance, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of southern India. Its association with nobility and victory has contributed to its enduring popularity across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jayakumar

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Jayakumar, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!