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

Setlur, 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 Setlur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Setlur in America

Setlur is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Setlur surname appeared 102 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 Setlur.

The history of the last name Setlur

The surname Setlur is of Indian origin, traced back to the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. The name is derived from the Tamil word "Seththu," which means "bridge" or "causeway." This suggests that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have lived near a significant bridge or causeway, or perhaps worked in a profession related to such structures.

One of the earliest known references to the name Setlur can be found in inscriptions dating back to the 9th century CE. These inscriptions were carved into the walls of ancient temples in the Tamil Nadu region, suggesting that the name was already well-established during the Chola dynasty.

In the 13th century, a prominent scholar and writer named Setlur Narayana Sastri gained recognition for his literary works. He is believed to have been born in the village of Setlur, which may have contributed to the widespread use of the surname in that region.

During the 16th century, the Setlur family gained prominence as administrators and bureaucrats under the Vijayanagar Empire. One notable figure from this time was Setlur Venkata Krishnappa Nayaka, who served as a minister and military commander.

In the 18th century, a Setlur family established a thriving trade business in textiles and spices, with operations spanning across southern India and parts of Sri Lanka. Setlur Ranga Naidu, born in 1745, was a successful merchant and philanthropist who founded several educational institutions in his hometown.

Another prominent individual with the surname Setlur was Chudamani Setlur, born in 1876. She was a pioneering social reformer and activist who fought for women's education and rights, challenging the societal norms of her time.

While the surname Setlur is more commonly found in southern India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, it has also spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, as families migrated and settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Setlur

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

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

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