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

Sasikumar, 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 Sasikumar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sasikumar in America

Sasikumar is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sasikumar surname appeared 112 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 Sasikumar.

The history of the last name Sasikumar

The surname "SASIKUMAR" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil-speaking regions of South India. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 8th to 12th centuries AD.

The name "SASIKUMAR" is a combination of two Tamil words, "Sasi" meaning moon, and "Kumar" meaning prince or son. Together, it can be interpreted as "prince of the moon" or "son of the moon." This name may have been bestowed upon individuals born during auspicious lunar phases or those associated with lunar deities or celestial symbolism.

In ancient Tamil literature and epics, such as the Sangam era works, there are references to lunar deities and celestial symbolism. However, specific mentions of the surname "SASIKUMAR" are scarce in these early texts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SASIKUMAR" appears in a 12th-century inscription found in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. This inscription mentions a local chieftain named "Sasikumar Chola" who ruled over a small principality during the later Chola dynasty period.

Another notable individual with this surname was Sasikumar Naicker, a 16th-century Tamil poet and scholar from the Madurai region. His works, including devotional poems and commentaries on Tamil literature, are still studied and celebrated today.

In the 18th century, Sasikumar Nayak was a prominent courtier and advisor to the Maratha ruler Shahu I. He played a significant role in the administration of the Maratha Empire during the latter part of his life.

During the British colonial period, Sasikumar Pillai was a renowned Tamil scholar and educator who established several educational institutions in the Madras Presidency. He was born in 1832 and dedicated his life to promoting Tamil language and literature.

In more recent times, Sasikumar Balasubramaniam (1938-2015) was a celebrated Tamil writer and playwright. His works explored themes of social justice, cultural identity, and the human condition. He received numerous awards and honors for his literary contributions.

While the surname "SASIKUMAR" has its roots in ancient Tamil culture and tradition, it continues to be a prevalent surname among Tamil communities across South India and the Tamil diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sasikumar

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

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

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