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

Sankaranarayana, 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 Sankaranarayana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sankaranarayana in America

Sankaranarayana is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sankaranarayana surname appeared 224 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 Sankaranarayana.

The history of the last name Sankaranarayana

The surname SANKARANARAYANA originates from India and is derived from the Sanskrit words "Sankara" meaning "the beneficent one" and "Narayana" meaning "the Supreme Being". It is a compound name that is believed to have its roots in the Hindu religion and mythology, where it was likely used as a title or an epithet for deities or revered individuals.

One of the earliest known references to this name can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Upanishads and the Puranas, which date back to several centuries BCE. These texts often mention the names of deities, sages, and spiritual leaders, some of whom may have carried the title of SANKARANARAYANA.

During the medieval period, this surname was likely adopted by families or individuals associated with religious or spiritual pursuits, such as priests, scholars, or devotees of particular Hindu traditions. It may have also been used as a mark of respect or honor for those who were considered to be particularly virtuous or spiritually enlightened.

Notable individuals who have carried the surname SANKARANARAYANA include:

1. Sri Sankaranarayana Sastri (1859-1925), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from South India who wrote extensively on Hindu theology and philosophy.
2. Sankaranarayana Iyer (1890-1965), a distinguished lawyer and judge from the state of Tamil Nadu, who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.
3. Sankaranarayana Raju (1920-2002), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities in Andhra Pradesh.
4. Sankaranarayana Pillai (1876-1951), a prominent literary figure and playwright from Kerala, known for his contributions to the Malayalam language and literature.
5. Sankaranarayana Menon (1892-1967), an influential politician and statesman from Kerala, who served as the Chief Minister of the state and played a crucial role in its political and social development.

While the surname SANKARANARAYANA has its origins in ancient Hindu traditions, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including scholars, lawyers, politicians, and social reformers, reflecting its broad cultural significance and diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sankaranarayana

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

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

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