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

Lakshmanan, 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 Lakshmanan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lakshmanan in America

Lakshmanan is the 43438th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lakshmanan surname appeared 497 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 Lakshmanan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lakshmanan 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 Lakshmanan

The surname Lakshmanan originated in India, specifically in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It dates back to ancient times, likely as early as the 5th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Lakshmi," meaning prosperity or wealth, and "Anan," meaning possessor or bearer. Thus, Lakshmanan can be interpreted as "one who possesses wealth or prosperity."

The earliest known references to the surname Lakshmanan can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from the Chola and Pandya dynasties that ruled over parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala between the 3rd and 13th centuries CE. These inscriptions often mentioned individuals with the name Lakshmanan, indicating their positions as officials or administrators in royal courts or temples.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Lakshmanan was Lakshmanan Chidambaram, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE during the reign of the Chola king Aditya I. His works, including the famous Tamil epic "Silappadikaram," are considered masterpieces of Tamil literature and provide insights into the culture and society of that era.

Another notable figure was Lakshmanan Nambi, a highly respected Hindu priest and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE during the Pandyan reign. He was renowned for his deep knowledge of the Vedas and Hindu scriptures, and his teachings influenced generations of scholars and spiritual leaders.

In the 16th century, Lakshmanan Suri, a prominent Vedic scholar and Sanskrit grammarian, authored several influential works on Hindu philosophy and linguistics. His teachings were widely studied and influenced the development of Sanskrit education in South India.

During the 17th century, Lakshmanan Nayak was a prominent ruler and military commander who served under the Nayak dynasty of Madurai, a region in present-day Tamil Nadu. He was known for his military prowess and played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Nayak kingdom.

Over the centuries, the surname Lakshmanan has been associated with various places and regions within Tamil Nadu and Kerala, such as Lakshmananpet, Lakshmananpuram, and Lakshmanankovil, reflecting the widespread presence of individuals bearing this name in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lakshmanan

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

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

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