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

Sreedharan, 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 Sreedharan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sreedharan in America

Sreedharan is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sreedharan surname appeared 163 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 Sreedharan.

The history of the last name Sreedharan

The surname "SREEDHARAN" originates from the Indian state of Kerala, specifically the Nair community. It is a combination of two words, "Sree" meaning prosperity or wealth, and "Dharan" meaning to bear or hold.

The name first appeared in historical records dating back to the 8th century CE, during the reign of the Chera dynasty in Kerala. It was commonly used by members of the Nair community, who held influential positions in the military and administrative ranks of the kingdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the copper plate inscriptions from the Chera period, which document land grants and administrative appointments. The name is also mentioned in several ancient literary works, such as the "Unnunili Sandesam," a 14th-century Malayalam work describing the travels of a messenger through the region.

During the medieval period, the Sreedharan family played a significant role in the social and cultural fabric of Kerala. Notable individuals include Sreedharan Nair, a renowned poet and scholar from the 16th century, and Sreedharan Pillai, a prominent military leader who served under the Zamorin rulers in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Sreedharan family gained prominence in the princely state of Travancore, with several members serving as advisors and administrators to the Maharajas. One of the most influential figures was Sreedharan Nair Kundara, who served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of Travancore from 1786 to 1798.

Another notable individual was Sreedharan Unnithan, a prolific writer and social reformer from the 19th century, who played a pivotal role in the renaissance of Malayalam literature and the promotion of women's education.

In more recent times, the name has been associated with several accomplished individuals, such as E. Sreedharan, a renowned civil engineer who played a key role in the development of India's metro rail systems, and K.P. Sreedharan Nair, a distinguished Malayalam poet and writer who received the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 2007.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sreedharan

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

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

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