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

Selvakumar, 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 Selvakumar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Selvakumar in America

Selvakumar is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Selvakumar surname appeared 169 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 Selvakumar.

The history of the last name Selvakumar

The surname Selvakumar has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. It is a compound word derived from the Tamil words "Selva," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," and "Kumar," meaning "prince" or "son." This name likely emerged during the medieval period when such descriptive surnames became more prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Selvakumar can be found in the Chola inscriptions, which date back to the 9th-12th centuries CE. These inscriptions, carved on temple walls and copper plates, often mentioned individuals with this surname, indicating their prominent status in society.

During the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire (14th-17th centuries), the Selvakumar name gained further recognition. Several influential figures from this period bore this surname, including Selvakumar Nayak, a distinguished military commander who served under the Vijayanagar rulers.

In the 18th century, the Selvakumar family played a significant role in the Madras Presidency (present-day Tamil Nadu) under British rule. Notably, Selvakumar Pillai was a prominent landowner and philanthropist who contributed to the development of education and social welfare initiatives in the region.

As Tamil communities migrated to other parts of the Indian subcontinent and beyond, the Selvakumar surname spread across various regions. One notable figure was Selvakumar Aiyar (1858-1932), a renowned lawyer and judge who served in the Madras High Court and played a pivotal role in shaping the legal system during British India.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Selvakumar Reddy (1886-1964), a social reformer and freedom fighter from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities.

The Selvakumar name has also been associated with various literary and artistic pursuits. Selvakumar Krishnamurthy (1924-2008) was a celebrated Tamil writer and poet, renowned for his contributions to modern Tamil literature. Similarly, Selvakumar Iyengar (1932-1998) was a respected classical dancer and choreographer who helped preserve and promote the Bharatanatyam dance form.

While the Selvakumar surname originated in southern India, it has since spread across the globe due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Tamil culture and language, where it signified prosperity and nobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Selvakumar

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

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

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