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

Kumaran, 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 Kumaran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kumaran in America

Kumaran is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kumaran surname appeared 326 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 Kumaran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kumaran 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 Kumaran

The surname "KUMARAN" is of Tamil origin and dates back to ancient times in southern India. It is derived from the Tamil words "Kuman" meaning "prince" or "noble" and "Aran" meaning "ruler" or "king." This name was likely given to individuals who held positions of authority or were considered nobles in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient Tamil literary work "Purananuru," which dates back to the 1st century BCE. This anthology of poems mentions a chieftain named Kumaran who ruled over a small kingdom in the present-day state of Tamil Nadu.

During the Chola Empire, which ruled over much of southern India from the 9th to 13th centuries, the name Kumaran was particularly common among members of the royal family and aristocracy. Inscriptions and records from this period mention various individuals bearing this name, such as Kumaran Chola, a renowned military commander who led the Chola forces in several victories.

In the 14th century, a Tamil scholar and poet named Kumaran Azhwar was celebrated for his contributions to the Vaishnavite literary tradition. His works, which included devotional hymns and philosophical treatises, had a significant impact on the development of Tamil literature and culture.

Another notable figure with the surname Kumaran was Kumaran Pillai, a 18th-century Tamil scholar and grammarian who authored several works on Tamil language and literature. His most famous work, "Nannul Virutti," was a commentary on the grammar text "Nannul" and is still widely studied today.

In more recent times, Kumaran Asan (1873-1924) was a prominent Indian poet, philosopher, and social reformer from the state of Kerala. He was known for his works that advocated for social justice, education, and the upliftment of marginalized communities. His poetry and writings played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of Kerala during the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname "KUMARAN" throughout history, reflecting its long-standing association with nobility, scholarship, and cultural significance in southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kumaran

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

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

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