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

Sra, 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 Sra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sra in America

Sra is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sra surname appeared 149 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 Sra.

The history of the last name Sra

The surname "SRA" is believed to have originated in India, where it is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "shri," meaning "prosperous" or "venerable." This name can be traced back to the ancient Hindu tradition of using honorific titles as surnames.

The earliest known records of the name "SRA" date back to the 7th century AD, when it appeared in various Hindu scriptures and religious texts. It is believed that the name was initially used by members of the Brahmin caste, who were considered the highest social class in the Hindu hierarchy.

During the medieval period, the name "SRA" became more widely adopted by other communities and social groups across India. It was often used as a prefix before other surnames, indicating respect and high social status.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "SRA" was Sri Sankaracharya (788-820 AD), a renowned Hindu philosopher and theologian who revived the Advaita Vedanta tradition. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on Hindu philosophy and religious thought.

In the 11th century, the name "SRA" appeared in the Khajuraho inscriptions, which were a series of architectural and sculptural inscriptions found in the Khajuraho temple complex in central India. These inscriptions documented the names of various individuals, including those with the surname "SRA."

During the Mughal Empire (1526-1857), the name "SRA" gained further prominence, as it was often used by members of the nobility and aristocracy. One notable figure from this period was Sri Govind Singh (1666-1708), the 10th and final human Guru of the Sikh religion.

In the 18th century, the name "SRA" was associated with several influential figures in the field of literature and poetry. One such individual was Sri Vedanta Desika (1268-1369), a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta tradition.

As the Indian subcontinent experienced various cultural and social changes over the centuries, the name "SRA" continued to be used by individuals from diverse backgrounds and regions. Its historical significance and association with prosperity and respect have persisted to the present day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sra

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

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

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