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

Shenoy, 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 Shenoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shenoy in America

Shenoy is the 22359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shenoy surname appeared 1,152 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 Shenoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shenoy 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 Shenoy

The surname Shenoy originates from the Indian state of Karnataka. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'Shreniya', meaning a prosperous or wealthy person. The name traces its roots back to the 12th century and was primarily found among the Tuluva community in the coastal regions of Karnataka.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Shenoy can be found in the Kadri Manjunatha temple inscriptions, dated around 1190 CE. These inscriptions mention several individuals with the title 'Shenoy', indicating their prominent status in the region.

During the 14th century, the Shenoy family played a significant role in the administration of the Vijayanagar Empire. Several members of the family held influential positions as ministers and advisors to the rulers of the empire.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Govinda Shenoy served as the chief minister to the King of Gersoppa, a former kingdom in present-day Karnataka. His contributions to the governance and prosperity of the region are well-documented in historical records.

Another prominent individual bearing the Shenoy surname was Tirumalamba Shenoy, who lived in the 17th century. She was a renowned poetess and composer, known for her exceptional literary works in the Kannada language.

In the 18th century, Basavappa Shenoy, a scholar and philosopher, made significant contributions to the study of Vedic literature and Sanskrit texts. His writings and teachings influenced many scholars of his time.

During the 19th century, Krishnappa Shenoy, a prominent social reformer, played a crucial role in advocating for the abolition of the caste system and promoting education among the underprivileged communities in Karnataka.

The surname Shenoy has also been associated with several notable personalities in modern times, including writers, artists, and professionals from various fields. However, as instructed, this report focuses solely on the historical aspects of the surname and does not include recent census data or modern references.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shenoy

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

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

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