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

Seetharaman, 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 Seetharaman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seetharaman in America

Seetharaman is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seetharaman surname appeared 234 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 Seetharaman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seetharaman 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 Seetharaman

The surname Seetharaman has its origins in the Tamil language, spoken primarily in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the neighboring regions. The name is derived from the combination of two Tamil words, "seeth" meaning "coolness" or "calmness," and "araman" meaning "lord" or "king." Together, the name translates to "Lord of Coolness" or "King of Calmness."

This surname can be traced back to the medieval period in South India, particularly in the regions that were governed by the powerful Chola Dynasty between the 9th and 13th centuries. The Chola rulers were known for their patronage of arts, literature, and architecture, and it is likely that the name Seetharaman may have been associated with individuals or families who held esteemed positions within the royal court or were involved in scholarly or artistic pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seetharaman can be found in ancient Tamil literary works, such as the Sangam literature, which dates back to the early centuries of the common era. These works often mentioned individuals with this surname, providing insights into their social status and occupations during that period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Seetharaman. One such person was Seetharaman Naicker (1857-1923), a prominent Indian lawyer and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He hailed from the Naicker community in Tamil Nadu and was a vocal advocate for social justice and the rights of non-Brahmin communities.

Another prominent figure was Seetharaman Narayanaswami (1890-1973), an acclaimed Indian mathematician and statistician. He made significant contributions to the field of probability theory and was the first Indian to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in London.

In the realm of arts and culture, Seetharaman Ganapathu Pillai (1858-1936) was a renowned Tamil scholar and author who contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of Tamil literature. His works included translations of classical Tamil texts and the compilation of Tamil lexicons.

The name Seetharaman has also been associated with places and geographical locations in Tamil Nadu. For instance, there is a small town called Seetharaman Nagar located in the Kanchipuram district, which may have derived its name from an individual or family with this surname.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name have occurred, such as Seetharaman, Seetharaman, and Sitharaman, reflecting regional linguistic differences and influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained largely unchanged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seetharaman

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

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

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