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

Raghuram, 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 Raghuram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raghuram in America

Raghuram is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raghuram surname appeared 102 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 Raghuram.

The history of the last name Raghuram

The surname Raghuram is of Indian origin, specifically rooted in the southern regions of the country. It traces its roots back to the medieval period, roughly between the 8th and 12th centuries AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "Raghu," meaning "illustrious" or "famous," and "Ram," which is a reference to the Hindu deity Lord Rama.

One of the earliest known references to the name Raghuram can be found in ancient Tamil literature, particularly in the works of renowned poets and scholars from the Chola empire. These literary works often mentioned individuals with this surname, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Raghuram Acharya emerged as a revered scholar and philosopher in the Vedanta tradition. He authored several influential texts and was highly regarded for his contributions to Hindu philosophy.

During the 16th century, a notable individual named Raghuram Raju played a significant role in the administration of the Vijayanagar Empire. Historical records from that period mention his name in connection with various administrative roles and diplomatic missions.

In the 18th century, a family of Raghuram landowners gained prominence in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Their ancestral village, known as Raghuramapuram, still bears their name and serves as a testament to their influence in the region.

Another individual of note was Raghuram Iyengar, a celebrated scholar and poet who lived in the 19th century. His literary works, particularly in the field of Tamil literature, earned him widespread recognition and acclaim.

As the name Raghuram spread across different parts of India over the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Raghuraman, Raghuramaiah, and Raghuramachari, reflecting regional linguistic influences and customs.

It is important to note that while this surname has a rich historical lineage, it is not exclusively associated with any particular caste, community, or region within India. Over time, individuals from diverse backgrounds have adopted or been bestowed with this surname, contributing to its cultural and social diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raghuram

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Raghuram, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!