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

Loganathan, 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 Loganathan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loganathan in America

Loganathan is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loganathan surname appeared 220 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 Loganathan.

The history of the last name Loganathan

The surname Loganathan is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. It is believed to have originated around the 10th or 11th century CE. The name is derived from the Tamil words "lokan" meaning people or world, and "athan" meaning ruler or lord, thus suggesting a meaning of "ruler of the people" or "lord of the world."

In ancient Tamil literature, such as the Sangam literature, there are references to chieftains and rulers bearing titles similar to Loganathan. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of the name or its earliest usage as a surname. The earliest known recorded instances of the name are found in inscriptions and records from medieval times, particularly in the regions of present-day Tamil Nadu and neighboring areas.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Loganathan was a Tamil chieftain from the Chola Empire, who lived in the 12th century CE. His name was Loganathan Chola, and he ruled over a small principality in the region of present-day Thanjavur district. Records of his reign and territorial holdings can be found in inscriptions from that period.

Another notable bearer of the name was Loganathan Mudaliar, a 16th-century Tamil merchant and trader who established trade routes and business connections between southern India and Southeast Asia. He was known for his successful trading ventures and wealth, which he used to fund the construction of temples and support religious institutions.

In the 18th century, there was a prominent scholar and poet named Loganathan Swamigal, who authored several works in Tamil literature and was highly regarded for his contributions to the literary tradition of the region. He was born in 1725 and passed away in 1795.

During the British colonial period in India, there were several notable individuals with the surname Loganathan who played important roles in various fields. One such figure was Loganathan Naicker, a prominent lawyer and social reformer from Tamil Nadu, who campaigned for the rights of the underprivileged and worked towards the upliftment of the marginalized communities in the late 19th century.

Another significant individual was Loganathan Mudaliar, a successful businessman and philanthropist who lived in the early 20th century. He established several educational institutions and made significant contributions to the development of infrastructure and public works in the city of Chennai (then known as Madras).

While the surname Loganathan has its origins in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it has since spread to other parts of India and even to other countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots and significance of the name remain closely tied to the Tamil cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loganathan

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

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

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