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

Sivaramakrishna, 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 Sivaramakrishna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sivaramakrishna in America

Sivaramakrishna is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sivaramakrishna surname appeared 145 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 Sivaramakrishna.

The history of the last name Sivaramakrishna

The surname SIVARAMAKRISHNA is of Hindu origin and can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, particularly the southern regions. The name is a combination of two Sanskrit words, 'Shiva' and 'Ramakrishna,' with 'Shiva' being one of the principal deities in Hinduism and 'Ramakrishna' being a revered mystic and spiritual leader from the 19th century.

The earliest known references to the surname can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where variations of the name were used to denote individuals with a strong spiritual inclination or a connection to the divine. The name itself is believed to have gained prominence during the Vijayanagar Empire in the 14th-16th centuries, when it was commonly used by scholars, philosophers, and religious figures.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname SIVARAMAKRISHNA was Sivaramakrishna Iyer, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his extensive works on Hindu philosophy and his contributions to the revival of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of Hindu thought.

During the 17th century, the name SIVARAMAKRISHNA was also associated with several notable figures in the field of literature and arts. Sivaramakrishna Bharati, a renowned poet and playwright, is credited with reviving the classical Tamil literary tradition and wrote numerous plays and poems that are still widely studied and appreciated today.

In the 18th century, Sivaramakrishna Swami, a prominent spiritual leader and mystic, gained recognition for his teachings on Bhakti yoga, a devotional path emphasizing love and devotion to the divine. His teachings and writings have had a profound impact on various Hindu spiritual movements.

The 19th century saw the rise of Sivaramakrishna Paramahamsa, a revered Hindu mystic and the founder of the Ramakrishna Order. His teachings on the harmony of religions and the unity of all paths to the divine have influenced generations of spiritual seekers across the globe.

Another notable figure with the surname SIVARAMAKRISHNA was Sivaramakrishna Rao, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the upliftment of marginalized communities.

While the surname SIVARAMAKRISHNA has its roots in Hindu tradition and spirituality, it has transcended religious boundaries and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and regions within India and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sivaramakrishna

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

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

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