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

Shrivastava, 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 Shrivastava surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shrivastava in America

Shrivastava is the 27818th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shrivastava surname appeared 863 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 Shrivastava.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shrivastava 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 Shrivastava

The surname Shrivastava originated in India and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "shri" meaning prosperity, and "vasta" meaning dwelling or abode. Originally, it referred to wealthy landowners or merchants who lived in prosperous areas.

Shrivastava is a Brahmin surname, indicating that the earliest bearers belonged to the priestly class in the Hindu social hierarchy. The name was predominantly found in the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, where Brahmin communities have historically been concentrated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shrivastava can be found in the Khajuraho inscriptions from the 11th century. These inscriptions mention a Brahmin named Shrivastava who was a renowned scholar and poet during the Chandela dynasty.

In the 14th century, a notable Shrivastava was Vidyapati, a celebrated Sanskrit poet and writer who served at the court of the Sultans of Bengal. His works, such as the "Purusha Pariksha" and "Kalika Purana," are considered literary masterpieces and have been widely studied and translated.

During the Mughal era, the Shrivastavas played a significant role in the administration and cultural life of the empire. One prominent figure was Raja Todar Mal Shrivastava, who served as the finance minister under the reign of Akbar the Great in the 16th century. He is credited with implementing important land revenue reforms and authoring the Ain-i-Akbari, a comprehensive document detailing the administration of the Mughal Empire.

In the 18th century, Kashinath Shrivastava was a renowned astrologer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His works, such as the "Siddhanta Shiromani" and "Grahalāghava," were highly influential and are still studied by scholars today.

Another notable Shrivastava was Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, a renowned educationist, social reformer, and freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded the Banaras Hindu University, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shrivastava

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

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

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