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

Rajendran, 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 Rajendran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rajendran in America

Rajendran is the 27756th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rajendran surname appeared 866 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 Rajendran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rajendran 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 Rajendran

The surname Rajendran originates from the Indian subcontinent and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Raja" meaning king or ruler, and "Indra" which refers to the king of the deities in Hindu mythology. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or had close ties to royalty.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in ancient Tamil literary works, such as the Sangam literature, which dates back to the early centuries of the common era. The name was particularly prevalent in the southern regions of India, including the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

During the reign of the Chola Empire, which was a prominent dynasty in South India from the 9th to the 13th centuries, the name Rajendran was often used as a title or honorific for individuals who held high-ranking positions within the royal court or administrative systems.

In the 11th century, a notable figure bearing the name Rajendran was Rajendra Chola I, who ruled the Chola Empire from 1014 to 1044 CE. He was known for his military conquests and for expanding the empire's influence across Southeast Asia.

Another historical figure associated with the name was Rajendran Nair, a prominent writer and poet from Kerala who lived in the 18th century. His works, which included poems and folk songs, played a significant role in shaping the literary landscape of the region.

In the 19th century, Rajendran Velayudhan Nair, a renowned social reformer and educationist from Kerala, worked tirelessly to promote education and uplift disadvantaged communities. His contributions to the field of education earned him widespread recognition and respect.

During the 20th century, Rajendran Balachandran, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, gained international acclaim for his mastery of the Bharatanatyam dance form. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in recognition of his artistic achievements.

While the name Rajendran has its roots in South India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and has been adopted by individuals from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, reflecting the diversity and rich heritage of Indian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rajendran

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

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

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