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

Muthukumar, 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 Muthukumar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muthukumar in America

Muthukumar is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muthukumar surname appeared 167 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 Muthukumar.

The history of the last name Muthukumar

The surname MUTHUKUMAR has its origins in India, specifically in the Tamil-speaking regions of the country. It is a combination of two Tamil words, "muthu" meaning pearl, and "kumar" meaning prince or son. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 6th and 13th centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the name MUTHUKUMAR can be found in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions from the Chola Empire, which ruled over much of southern India during the medieval period. The name was likely used to denote individuals who were involved in the pearl trade or those who held positions of authority within the pearl industry.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname MUTHUKUMAR was a 12th-century poet and scholar named Azhagiya Muthukumar, who hailed from the Chola kingdom. His works, which included poems and treatises on various subjects, were highly regarded during his time and have been preserved for centuries.

In the 14th century, a renowned Tamil scholar and philosopher named Muthukumar Kavirayar made significant contributions to the field of Tamil literature. His commentary on the ancient Tamil grammar text, Nannul, is still widely studied and revered today.

During the 16th century, a warrior named Muthukumar Thevar played a pivotal role in the battles against the invading Vijayanagar Empire. His bravery and military prowess were celebrated in the Tamil ballads and folklore of the time.

Another notable figure with the surname MUTHUKUMAR was Muthukumar Pillai, a 17th-century merchant and philanthropist from the Nayak dynasty of Madurai. He was renowned for his charitable works and contributed significantly to the development of education and healthcare facilities in the region.

In more recent times, Dr. Muthukumar Muthuchidambaram, a prominent scientist and researcher from the 20th century, made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering. His work on catalytic processes and industrial chemical reactions earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muthukumar

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

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

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