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

Sitaraman, 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 Sitaraman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sitaraman in America

Sitaraman is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sitaraman surname appeared 123 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 Sitaraman.

The history of the last name Sitaraman

The surname Sitaraman is of Indian origin, originating from the Tamil Nadu region of South India. It is a combination of two words, "sitar" meaning a stringed instrument, and "aman" which means a person or performer. The name likely originated in the medieval period, referring to musicians or performers who played the sitar.

The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 16th century, appearing in local records and manuscripts from the Thanjavur region of Tamil Nadu. Some variations in spelling include Sitharaaman, Sithaaraman, and Sithiraman.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Sitaraman Aiyar, a renowned sitar player who lived in the late 16th century and performed at the court of the Nayak rulers of Thanjavur.

Another notable individual was Sitaraman Iyer, a scholar and poet from the 17th century, who authored several works in Tamil literature. His most famous work, "Sitrapaavanam," is a poetic rendition of the Ramayana.

In the 18th century, Sitaraman Pillai was a prominent administrator and advisor to the Marathas during their rule in the Thanjavur region. He is credited with implementing several administrative reforms and improving the region's infrastructure.

The 19th century saw the rise of Sitaraman Naicker, a prominent leader of the Naicker community in Tamil Nadu. He played a significant role in the social and political movements of the time, advocating for the rights of the oppressed classes.

In more recent times, Sitaraman Shankar was a renowned classical musician and sitar player of the 20th century. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to Indian classical music.

The surname Sitaraman continues to be prevalent in various parts of South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, and is associated with a rich cultural and artistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sitaraman

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

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

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