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

Jeyakumar, 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 Jeyakumar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeyakumar in America

Jeyakumar is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeyakumar surname appeared 104 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 Jeyakumar.

The history of the last name Jeyakumar

The surname Jeyakumar has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Tamil language spoken in the states of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring regions. The name is a combination of two Tamil words, "jeyam" meaning victory or success, and "kumar" meaning prince or son. Therefore, the name Jeyakumar can be interpreted as the victorious or successful prince or son.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jeyakumar can be traced back to ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions from the 6th century AD. It is believed that the name was initially used as a title or honorific for men of nobility or high social standing who had achieved remarkable feats or victories. Over time, it transitioned into being used as a surname or family name.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Jeyakumar was Jeyakumar Devar, a renowned Tamil poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD. His works, which included poetry and literary criticisms, are considered significant contributions to Tamil literature and culture. Another historical figure with this name was Jeyakumar Chola, a powerful ruler of the Chola dynasty in the 11th century AD, known for his military conquests and expansion of the Chola Empire.

In the 13th century, the surname Jeyakumar appeared in several inscriptions and records from the Pandyan and Vijayanagar empires, which ruled over parts of southern India. One example is Jeyakumar Pandyan, a skilled architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several temples and monuments during the Pandyan reign.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Jeyakumar was also found among the Tamil communities in Sri Lanka, where it was adopted by several families. One notable individual was Jeyakumar Mudaliyar, a prominent Tamil scholar and administrator in the Kingdom of Kandy in the 17th century.

In more recent history, Jeyakumar Munusamy was a Malaysian politician and human rights activist who fought for the rights of the Tamil community in Malaysia. He was born in 1966 and served as a member of the Malaysian Parliament from 2008 to 2018.

Throughout its history, the surname Jeyakumar has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including poets, rulers, architects, scholars, and political leaders. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Tamil culture, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used by Tamil communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeyakumar

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

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

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