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

Sitaram, 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 Sitaram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sitaram in America

Sitaram is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sitaram surname appeared 177 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 Sitaram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sitaram 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 Sitaram

The surname SITARAM is of Indian origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Sita' and 'Rama', which are the names of the central characters in the ancient Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SITARAM can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document contains a detailed account of the administrative and financial affairs of the Mughal Empire, including records of individuals who held various positions within the imperial bureaucracy.

In the 17th century, the name SITARAM gained prominence among the merchant and trading communities of northern India. Several historical records from this period mention individuals with this surname who were involved in the flourishing trade networks that spanned across the subcontinent and extended to other parts of Asia and Europe.

Notable individuals with the surname SITARAM include Sitaram Sharma (1882-1960), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author from the princely state of Patiala. His works on Hindu philosophy and literature are widely regarded as seminal contributions to the field of Indology.

Another prominent figure was Sitaram Khandelwal (1901-1983), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Rajasthan. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of several educational institutions and charitable organizations in the region.

In the realm of literature, Sitaram Sharma Vyas (1902-1970) was a celebrated Hindi writer and poet. His works, which explored themes of social justice and human values, earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.

The name SITARAM also has a strong association with the Indian independence movement. Sitaram Bhardwaj (1904-1981) was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer from Uttar Pradesh. He actively participated in the non-violent resistance against British colonial rule and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities.

In the field of music, Sitaram Shastri (1919-2004) was a renowned classical vocalist and exponent of the Kirana gharana. His renditions of Hindustani classical ragas and his contributions to the preservation of this artistic tradition have left an indelible mark on Indian cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sitaram

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

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

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