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

Parameswaran, 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 Parameswaran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parameswaran in America

Parameswaran is the 57372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parameswaran surname appeared 355 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 Parameswaran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parameswaran 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 Parameswaran

The surname PARAMESWARAN originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Tamil name that can be traced back to the 7th or 8th century CE. The name is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: "Parama" meaning "supreme" or "highest," and "Iswara" meaning "lord" or "deity," with the suffix "an" added to create a possessive form.

PARAMESWARAN is believed to be a title or honorific given to individuals who held high positions or were considered to be closely associated with the supreme deity or spiritual authority. In ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions, the name appears in various forms, such as "Paramesvaran," "Paramesvarar," and "Paramesvaranaar."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PARAMESWARAN can be found in the Vaikunta Perumal Temple inscriptions from the 8th century CE, located in the town of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. These inscriptions mention individuals bearing the PARAMESWARAN title, indicating their elevated status within the temple administration or religious hierarchy.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname PARAMESWARAN. One prominent example is Parameswaran Pillai (1817-1891), a Tamil scholar, and author who made significant contributions to the study of Tamil literature and grammar. He was born in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, and is renowned for his works such as "Nannool" and "Nannool Vizhuthugal."

Another notable figure was Parameswaran Nair (1885-1967), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from the state of Kerala. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards uplifting the underprivileged sections of society.

In the field of music, Parameswaran Sivan (1920-2008) was a renowned Carnatic vocalist and composer from Tamil Nadu. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to Indian classical music.

The surname PARAMESWARAN has also been associated with prominent figures in the literary world. Parameswaran Nair (1925-2004), a Malayalam writer and novelist from Kerala, was known for his works that explored social issues and human relationships.

Another notable individual bearing the PARAMESWARAN surname was Dr. Parameswaran Nair (1914-2001), a renowned scientist and the former director of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). He played a crucial role in the development of India's space program and was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.

While the surname PARAMESWARAN has its roots in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it has also been adopted by individuals from other parts of India, particularly in the southern regions, due to its historical and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parameswaran

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

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

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