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

Jayaram, 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 Jayaram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jayaram in America

Jayaram is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jayaram surname appeared 342 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 Jayaram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jayaram 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 Jayaram

The surname Jayaram is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. The name can be traced back to the ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a name for Hindu deities and mythological figures.

Jayaram is a compound name, formed by combining the words "Jaya" and "Ram." "Jaya" means victory or triumph, while "Ram" is a popular Hindu name, associated with the divine avatar Lord Rama from the epic Ramayana. Thus, the name Jayaram can be interpreted as "the victorious Rama" or "the triumphant Rama."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jayaram can be found in ancient Indian manuscripts and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century AD. During the medieval period, the name gained popularity among Hindu communities across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the southern and western regions.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Jayaram was Jayaram Bhatta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy and literature, including the celebrated treatise "Kalpadrumkalika."

Another notable figure was Jayaram Pandit, a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer from the 17th century. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several texts on advanced mathematical concepts.

In the 18th century, Jayaram Shastri, a renowned scholar of the Vedas and Hindu scriptures, gained widespread recognition for his teachings and writings. His works on Vedic philosophy and rituals were widely studied and revered.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Jayaram Goenka was a prominent Indian businessman and industrialist who played a crucial role in the development of the textile industry in British India. He established several successful textile mills and factories, contributing to the economic growth of the region.

In more recent times, Jayaram Ramesh, an Indian politician and environmentalist, has served as a member of the Indian Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the Indian government. He has been an influential advocate for environmental conservation and sustainable development policies.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Jayaram throughout history, showcasing its deep-rooted connection to Indian culture, literature, and intellectual pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jayaram

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

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

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