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

Sampathkumar, 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 Sampathkumar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sampathkumar in America

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

The Sampathkumar 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 Sampathkumar.

The history of the last name Sampathkumar

The surname SAMPATHKUMAR has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Tamil Nadu region of southern India. It is a combination of two Tamil words, "sampath" meaning prosperity or wealth, and "kumar" meaning prince or son. The name likely originated as a descriptive title or honorific bestowed upon individuals who were considered prosperous or wealthy in their communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name SAMPATHKUMAR can be traced back to ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century CE. These early mentions often referred to members of the ruling class or aristocracy who held positions of power and influence in various regional kingdoms and principalities.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name SAMPATHKUMAR was a 12th-century Tamil scholar and poet known as Sampathkumar Kavirayar. He was renowned for his contributions to Tamil literature and his works, which included commentaries on ancient texts and poetic compositions, have been widely studied and revered throughout the centuries.

In the 16th century, a Vijayanagar Empire official named Sampathkumar served as a minister and advisor to the ruler Krishnadevaraya. His administrative and diplomatic skills were highly regarded, and he played a crucial role in the expansion and governance of the empire during its golden age.

During the 18th century, Sampathkumar Mudaliar was a prominent merchant and philanthropist from the city of Madurai. He funded the construction of several temples and educational institutions, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and educational landscape of the region.

Another notable figure was Sampathkumar Naicker, a 19th-century social reformer and leader of the Naicker community in Tamil Nadu. He advocated for the rights and upliftment of marginalized communities and played a pivotal role in the social and political movements of his time.

Throughout its history, the surname SAMPATHKUMAR has been associated with various regions and place names within Tamil Nadu, such as Madurai, Thanjavur, and Trichy, where it has been particularly prevalent and influential.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sampathkumar

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

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

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