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

Raghuraman, 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 Raghuraman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raghuraman in America

Raghuraman is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raghuraman surname appeared 168 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 Raghuraman.

The history of the last name Raghuraman

The surname Raghuraman has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Raghu," which means the lineage of the great king Raghu, and "Raman," which means "one who enjoys or takes delight in." Together, the name Raghuraman can be interpreted as "one who takes delight in the lineage of King Raghu."

Raghuraman is a popular surname among the Brahmin community, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The name is closely associated with the Vaishnavite tradition and is often found in religious texts and scriptures related to Lord Rama, who is believed to be a descendant of King Raghu.

The earliest known references to the name Raghuraman can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts such as the Ramayana and the Puranas, which date back to the 4th century BCE. These texts contain stories and legends about King Raghu and his descendants, including Lord Rama.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Raghuraman is found in an inscription from the 9th century CE, which mentions a scholar named Raghuraman Bhatta. This inscription is located in the Tanjavur district of Tamil Nadu and is considered an important historical document.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Raghuraman. One such person was Swami Raghuraman (1903-1977), a renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Another prominent figure was Raghuraman Govindachari (1900-1957), a distinguished mathematician and professor at the University of Madras.

In the field of music, Raghuraman Naidu (1941-2020) was a celebrated Carnatic vocalist and recipient of the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award. Raghuraman Govindarajan (1952-2018) was a renowned journalist and editor who worked for several prominent publications in India.

Raghuraman Rajan (born 1963) is a renowned economist and former governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He has held prestigious academic positions at prestigious institutions like the University of Chicago and the International Monetary Fund.

While the surname Raghuraman has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly among the Indian diaspora. However, it remains closely tied to its cultural and religious origins, serving as a reminder of the rich heritage and traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raghuraman

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

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

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