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

Krishnaswamy, 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 Krishnaswamy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krishnaswamy in America

Krishnaswamy is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krishnaswamy surname appeared 537 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 Krishnaswamy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krishnaswamy 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 Krishnaswamy

The surname Krishnaswamy has its origins in South India, specifically in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 10th to 13th centuries CE. The name is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words, "Krishna" and "Swamy," which together mean "Lord Krishna."

This surname is closely associated with the Brahmin community, particularly the Iyers and Iyengars, who were traditionally scholars, priests, and administrators. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by families who were ardent devotees of Lord Krishna or had a strong connection with the worship of the Hindu deity.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Krishnaswamy can be found in the ancient Tamil literature, particularly in the works of the revered poet-saints known as the Nayanars and Alwars. These literary works, composed between the 6th and 9th centuries CE, contain references to individuals with this surname.

Among the notable historical figures who bore the surname Krishnaswamy, one can mention Krishnaswamy Iyer (1872-1926), a prominent Indian lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. Another prominent figure was Krishnaswamy Iyengar (1899-1976), an accomplished writer, and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Indian philosophy and literature.

In the field of mathematics, Krishnaswamy Alladi (1939-2022) was a renowned Indian-American mathematician who made significant contributions to the areas of number theory, combinatorics, and special functions. His work earned him numerous honors and awards, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

Another notable individual with the surname Krishnaswamy was K. Krishnaswamy (1908-1994), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and later became a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturi (1904-1995), a renowned Indian physician and medical educator. He played a crucial role in establishing the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), one of the premier medical institutions in India, and served as its first director from 1956 to 1965.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krishnaswamy

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

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

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