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

Shanmugasundara, 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 Shanmugasundara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shanmugasundara in America

Shanmugasundara is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shanmugasundara surname appeared 172 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 Shanmugasundara.

The history of the last name Shanmugasundara

The surname SHANMUGASUNDARA is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. It is a combination of two words – 'Shanmuga' and 'Sundara'.

Shanmuga is one of the names of the Hindu deity Murugan, the son of Shiva and Parvati. This name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'shan' meaning 'to bestow' and 'muga' meaning 'wisdom'. Sundara, on the other hand, means 'beautiful' or 'handsome' in Sanskrit and Tamil.

The earliest recorded use of the name SHANMUGASUNDARA can be traced back to the 7th century CE when it appeared in inscriptions found in Tamil Nadu. These inscriptions were often dedicated to Hindu temples or recorded the achievements of kings and noblemen.

One of the earliest notable individuals with this name was Shanmugasundara Pandya, a ruler of the Pandya dynasty in the 9th century CE. He was known for his patronage of the arts and literature and his efforts in promoting Hinduism.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Shanmugasundara Mudaliar, a 17th-century Tamil scholar and poet. He wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and religious texts, and his works are still studied today.

In the 18th century, Shanmugasundara Pillai was a renowned Tamil grammarian and lexicographer. His works on Tamil grammar and dictionaries are considered invaluable resources for the study of the language.

A more recent example is Shanmugasundara Bharathi, a 19th-century Tamil poet and activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. His poetry was a powerful voice against colonial rule and celebrated Tamil culture and heritage.

Shanmugasundara Ayyar was a 20th-century Indian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council and the Constituent Assembly of India. He was instrumental in shaping the Constitution of India.

It is worth noting that variations of this surname, such as Shanmugasundaram, Shanmugasundaramurthy, and Shanmugasundaranar, have also been used throughout history, reflecting regional differences in spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shanmugasundara

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

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

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