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

Santhosh, 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 Santhosh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santhosh in America

Santhosh is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santhosh surname appeared 212 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 Santhosh.

The history of the last name Santhosh

The surname "SANTHOSH" is of Indian origin, specifically from the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Santosh," which means "contentment" or "satisfaction."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 15th century when it was used by members of the Brahmin community in the southern regions of the Indian subcontinent. The name was often associated with scholars, priests, and learned individuals who were known for their wisdom and spiritual pursuits.

In ancient Tamil literature, there are references to individuals bearing the name "Santhosh" or its variations, such as "Santhoshan" or "Santhosham." These references can be found in works like the Sangam literature, which dates back to the early centuries of the common era.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "SANTHOSH" was Sri Santhosh Narayana Sastri (1437-1510), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Vijayanagar Empire in present-day Karnataka. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of Hindu scriptures and his commentary on the Vedas.

Another notable figure was Santhosh Iyengar (1564-1638), a Tamil poet and author from the Nayak dynasty of Madurai. He is known for his literary works, including the popular kavya (poetic composition) "Santhosh Ramayanam."

In the 18th century, Santhosh Dikshitar (1711-1783) was a famous composer of Carnatic music and a prolific writer on religious and philosophical topics. He hailed from the city of Tanjore (now Thanjavur) in Tamil Nadu and was highly revered for his devotional compositions.

Another notable individual was Santhosh Narasimhan (1832-1897), a social reformer and advocate of women's education from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He played a pivotal role in establishing educational institutions for girls and worked towards uplifting the status of women in society.

Santhosh Krishnamurthy Rao (1871-1942) was a prominent lawyer and judge from Mysore (now Karnataka). He served as the Chief Justice of the Mysore High Court and was widely respected for his judicial acumen and integrity.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname "SANTHOSH" throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to Indian culture, spirituality, and intellectual pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santhosh

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

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

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