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

Ravindran, 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 Ravindran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ravindran in America

Ravindran is the 41359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ravindran surname appeared 526 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 Ravindran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ravindran 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 Ravindran

The surname Ravindran has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern region of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Ravi," meaning sun, and "Indra," the name of the Hindu god of rain and thunder. The combination of these two words suggests a connection to nature's elements and celestial bodies.

The earliest known records of the name Ravindran can be traced back to the 8th century CE in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions. During this period, the name was commonly associated with individuals who hailed from prominent families or held influential positions in society.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Ravindran was Ravindran Chola, a powerful king who ruled over the Chola dynasty in the 11th century CE. His reign was marked by territorial expansion and the promotion of art, literature, and architecture. The Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was constructed during his rule.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ravindran was Ravindran Nair, a revered scholar and author who lived in the 16th century CE. He is credited with writing several literary works that explored themes of philosophy, spirituality, and the human condition. His work, "Ravindran Nair Charitram," is considered a masterpiece of Malayalam literature.

In the 18th century CE, Ravindran Pillai, a renowned military commander and strategist, played a significant role in defending the Kingdom of Travancore against foreign invasions. His tactical brilliance and leadership skills earned him a place in the annals of Indian history.

In more recent times, Ravindran Srinivasan, born in 1932, was a distinguished Indian mathematician and physicist. He made significant contributions to the fields of number theory and algebraic geometry, and his work has been widely recognized and celebrated within the scientific community.

The surname Ravindran has also been associated with several places and localities in southern India. For example, the village of Ravindranpuram in Tamil Nadu is believed to have been named after an influential family bearing the surname Ravindran who resided in the area.

While the surname Ravindran has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, it remains deeply rooted in the cultural and historical tapestry of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the southern regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ravindran

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

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

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