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

Radhakrishnan, 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 Radhakrishnan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Radhakrishnan in America

Radhakrishnan is the 24260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Radhakrishnan surname appeared 1,034 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 Radhakrishnan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Radhakrishnan 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 Radhakrishnan

The surname RADHAKRISHNAN originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Tamil and Sanskrit languages. It is a combination of two words – "Radha" meaning prosperity, and "Krishnan" which is a reference to Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century CE, during the Chola dynasty in Tamil Nadu, India. At that time, it was primarily used as a title or honorific, bestowed upon scholars, poets, and intellectuals who excelled in the fields of literature, philosophy, and religious studies.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear this name was Radhakrishnan Acharya, a renowned Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century CE. His works, such as the "Radhakrishna Vilasam," a poetic composition dedicated to Lord Krishna, are considered classics in Tamil literature.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Radhakrishnan Swami, a revered Hindu saint and philosopher. He is credited with reviving the Bhakti movement, a spiritual tradition that emphasizes devotion and love for the divine.

The 19th and 20th centuries witnessed several notable individuals with the surname RADHAKRISHNAN. Among them was Sir Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975), a philosopher, author, and statesman who served as the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. His contributions to Indian philosophy and his promotion of the concept of non-violence and religious harmony earned him global recognition.

Another prominent figure was Dr. Bhagavantam Radhakrishnan (1914-2005), a renowned physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the fields of molecular spectroscopy and solid-state physics. He was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan award, one of India's highest civilian honors.

In the realm of literature, Radhakrishnan Nair (1939-2021) was a celebrated Malayalam poet and writer. His works, including the critically acclaimed poetry collection "Kalikku Veezhunna Thengu," explored themes of human existence, love, and social injustice.

While the surname RADHAKRISHNAN is predominantly found in India, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to the diaspora of Indian communities. Individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions across various fields, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and intellectual traditions associated with its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Radhakrishnan

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

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

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