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

Senthil, 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 Senthil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senthil in America

Senthil is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senthil surname appeared 383 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 Senthil.

The history of the last name Senthil

The surname SENTHIL is of Tamil origin, deriving from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It traces its origins back to the 6th century CE, when the Tamil language and culture flourished in the region.

SENTHIL is believed to have evolved from the Tamil word "Senthill," which means "red soil" or "red earth." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who resided in areas with distinct red soil or worked in occupations related to agriculture or pottery-making.

In ancient Tamil literature, such as the Sangam literary works, there are references to individuals bearing names similar to SENTHIL, indicating the name's long-standing presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SENTHIL appears in a 9th-century copper plate inscription found in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. This inscription documents a land grant made by a local ruler to a person named Senthil Pandian.

Notable historical figures who carried the surname SENTHIL include Senthil Mudaliar (1812-1887), a prominent Tamil scholar and linguist who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Tamil literature and language. Another notable bearer of the name was Senthil Kumaran (1924-1976), a renowned Tamil playwright and activist who fought for social justice and equality.

In the field of Indian classical music, the name SENTHIL is associated with Senthil Murugan (1952-2020), a celebrated mridangam player and percussionist who performed extensively both in India and abroad.

The surname SENTHIL has also been carried by several accomplished individuals in modern times, such as Senthil Kumar, an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in the Tamil film industry, and Senthil Vel, a prominent Indian businessman and entrepreneur.

Throughout history, the surname SENTHIL has maintained its strong ties to Tamil culture and heritage, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senthil

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

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

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