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

Kumarasamy, 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 Kumarasamy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kumarasamy in America

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

The Kumarasamy 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 Kumarasamy.

The history of the last name Kumarasamy

The surname Kumarasamy has its origins in India, where it has been used for centuries. It is a Tamil name, derived from the Sanskrit words "kumara" meaning prince or son, and "sami" meaning god or lord. The name therefore translates to "son of the lord" or "prince of god".

Kumarasamy was initially used by members of the Brahmin caste in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, particularly among Hindu families. It was a common name among the priestly class and scholars. The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 8th century AD, appearing in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions.

During the medieval period, several renowned scholars and religious figures bore the name Kumarasamy. One of the most notable was Kumarasamy Mudaliar, a 16th century Tamil philosopher and poet who authored several works on Hinduism and Tamil literature. Another influential figure was Kumarasamy Dikshitar, a 17th century Hindu reformer and spiritual leader who played a key role in reviving the Advaita Vedanta philosophy.

The name Kumarasamy has also been found in historical records from the Chola and Pandya empires, which ruled over large parts of southern India between the 6th and 16th centuries. Several rulers and nobles from these dynasties carried this surname, indicating its association with the ruling classes.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Kumarasamy was Sri Kumarasamy Mudliar, a 14th century minister and diplomat in the court of the Vijayanagar Empire. He is credited with negotiating several important treaties and alliances for the empire.

Another notable figure was Kumarasamy Pillai, an 18th century Tamil scholar and grammarian who authored several works on Tamil language and literature. His contributions helped preserve and promote Tamil culture during a period of foreign rule.

Throughout history, the Kumarasamy surname has been found in various spellings, such as Kumaraswamy, Kumarswamy, and Kumarasami, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. While the name originated among Hindu Brahmins, it has since been adopted by other communities as well, particularly in southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kumarasamy

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

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

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