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

Kandaswamy, 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 Kandaswamy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kandaswamy in America

Kandaswamy is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kandaswamy surname appeared 128 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 Kandaswamy.

The history of the last name Kandaswamy

The surname Kandaswamy has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a combination of two Tamil words, "Kandan" and "Swamy," with the former meaning "Lord" or "Master" and the latter meaning "Lord" or "God." The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century CE.

Historically, the name Kandaswamy was associated with the worship of Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war and the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The name was likely bestowed upon individuals or families who were devotees of Lord Murugan or served in temples dedicated to the deity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kandaswamy can be found in ancient Tamil literary works and inscriptions from the Chola period (9th to 13th century CE). These inscriptions often mentioned individuals with the title "Kandaswamy," indicating their association with the temple or their devotion to Lord Murugan.

In the 12th century, a famous Tamil saint and philosopher named Arunagiri Kandaswamy lived in the city of Tiruvannamalai. He was a revered scholar and played a significant role in the propagation of the Shaiva Siddhanta philosophy, a branch of Tamil Shaivism.

Another notable figure with the surname Kandaswamy was Kandaswami Mudaliar, a prominent Indian lawyer and politician who lived from 1857 to 1934. He served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council and played an influential role in the Indian independence movement.

In the realm of literature, Kandaswami Pillai (1890-1966) was a renowned Tamil writer and scholar. He wrote extensively on Tamil language, literature, and culture, and his works are considered invaluable contributions to the preservation of Tamil heritage.

Kandaswami Subburaman (1942-2018) was a celebrated Tamil writer and journalist who received numerous awards and accolades for his literary works, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1998.

Kandaswamy Bharathi (1892-1964) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities in Tamil Nadu.

The name Kandaswamy has been closely associated with the Tamil culture and Hindu traditions, particularly the worship of Lord Murugan. While its prevalence may have evolved over time, it continues to be a significant surname in the Tamil-speaking regions of India, carrying with it a rich heritage and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kandaswamy

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

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

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