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

Krishnaswami, 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 Krishnaswami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krishnaswami in America

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

The Krishnaswami 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 Krishnaswami.

The history of the last name Krishnaswami

The surname "KRISHNASWAMI" originates from the Indian subcontinent and has its roots in the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words, "Krishna" and "swami," where "Krishna" refers to the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, and "swami" means a master or a spiritual teacher.

The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the medieval period in South India, particularly in the regions of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. During this time, the name was often associated with Hindu scholars, religious leaders, and spiritual gurus who devoted their lives to the study and propagation of Hinduism.

One notable historical figure with the surname "KRISHNASWAMI" was Sri Krishnaswami Aiyer (1857-1925), a prominent Indian lawyer and social reformer. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the rights of women and the underprivileged.

Another significant individual was Sir Krishnaswami Ayyangar (1888-1959), an eminent Indian jurist and diplomat. He served as a judge in the International Court of Justice from 1952 to 1959 and made significant contributions to the field of international law.

In the realm of spirituality, Sri Krishnaswami Swamigal (1809-1862) was a revered Hindu saint and philosopher from Tamil Nadu. He was known for his profound insights into the Vedas and his teachings on the path of self-realization.

The name "KRISHNASWAMI" was also associated with influential scholars and writers, such as K. Krishnaswami Iyengar (1896-1981), a renowned literary critic and scholar of Indian literature, and V. Krishnaswami Iyer (1911-1964), a celebrated writer and playwright from Tamil Nadu.

In more recent times, R. Krishnaswami (1920-2003) was a distinguished Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the President of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 1957 to 1958.

While the surname "KRISHNASWAMI" has its origins in South India, it has since spread across the Indian subcontinent and can be found among various communities and regions, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krishnaswami

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

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

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