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

Laxamana, 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 Laxamana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laxamana in America

Laxamana is the 39352nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laxamana surname appeared 559 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 Laxamana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laxamana 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 Laxamana

The surname Laxamana is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Tamil region of southern India. It is derived from the Tamil word "lakshmanan," which means "one who has good fortune or prosperity." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu mythology, where it was associated with the character Lakshmana, the younger brother of Lord Rama in the epic Ramayana.

During the colonial era, the name Laxamana likely spread to other parts of the world, particularly Southeast Asia, as a result of trade and migration. It is possible that the name was introduced to regions such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia by Tamil merchants or settlers who traveled and established communities in these areas.

One of the earliest known references to the name Laxamana can be found in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions dating back to the 6th century CE. These records often mentioned individuals with this name, indicating its prominence among the Tamil population at the time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Laxamana Nayak ruled the Nayak kingdom of Madurai in southern India. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of art and literature. Another notable individual with this surname was Laxamana Senadhipati, a Tamil military commander who served under the Pallavas, a prominent dynasty in southern India, during the 7th century CE.

In the 19th century, a renowned Tamil scholar and writer named Laxamana Pillai contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Tamil literature and culture. He was born in 1808 and passed away in 1884.

Another individual of historical significance was Laxamana Mudaliar, a prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist who lived in Malaysia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and charitable organizations in the region.

It is important to note that while the surname Laxamana has its roots in Tamil culture and Hindu mythology, it has since been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and religions, particularly in Southeast Asia, where cultural influences have intermingled over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laxamana

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

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

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