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

Kuppuswamy, 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 Kuppuswamy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuppuswamy in America

Kuppuswamy is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuppuswamy surname appeared 120 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 Kuppuswamy.

The history of the last name Kuppuswamy

The surname "KUPPUSWAMY" has its origins in India, particularly in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 13th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Tamil words "Kuppu" meaning pit or hole, and "Swamy" meaning lord or master. It was initially a title or honorific bestowed upon individuals who were considered leaders or respected members of their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the inscriptions of the Chola dynasty, a prominent ruling family in Tamil Nadu between the 9th and 13th centuries. These inscriptions often referred to certain individuals as "Kuppuswamy," indicating their esteemed status within the local society.

The name Kuppuswamy was also associated with particular place names or geographical locations in southern India. For example, the town of Kuppuswami Nagar in Tamil Nadu bears the name, suggesting a historical connection to individuals or families with the surname.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Kuppuswamy. One such individual was Kuppuswamy Iyer (1874-1938), a renowned Tamil scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Tamil literature and language.

Another prominent figure was Kuppuswamy Naidu (1892-1954), an Indian freedom fighter and politician from Tamil Nadu who actively participated in the Indian independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

In the field of science, Kuppuswamy Chandrasekharan (1920-2017) was an eminent Indian mathematician known for his groundbreaking work in the theory of numbers and algebraic geometry.

Kuppuswamy Ayyar (1857-1925) was a distinguished lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Madras High Court and made significant contributions to the development of Indian legal system.

Kuppuswamy Mudaliar (1887-1968) was a prominent physician and medical educator who played a crucial role in establishing the first medical college in the state of Tamil Nadu and advancing medical education in India.

While the surname Kuppuswamy is most prevalent in the southern Indian states, individuals bearing this name have migrated and settled in various parts of the world, contributing to its global diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuppuswamy

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

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

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