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

Sreenivasan, 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 Sreenivasan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sreenivasan in America

Sreenivasan is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sreenivasan surname appeared 233 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 Sreenivasan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sreenivasan 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 Sreenivasan

The surname Sreenivasan has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries. The name is derived from a combination of the Sanskrit words "Sri," meaning prosperity or auspicious, and "Nivasan," which means abode or dwelling.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Sreenivasan can be found in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions from the Chola and Pandya dynasties. These dynasties ruled over parts of southern India during the medieval period, and the name was commonly associated with Brahmin families and scholars of the time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Sreenivasan can be found in the Thirukkural, a classical Tamil text composed by the renowned poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, who lived around the 5th or 6th century CE. The text mentions a poet named Sreenivasan, who was renowned for his literary works.

In the 12th century, a famous Tamil scholar and commentator named Sreenivasa Iyengar authored several works on Hindu philosophy and literature. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Tamil literature and is often referred to as the "Father of Tamil Prose."

During the 16th century, a prominent scholar and astrologer named Sreenivasa Jyothishi gained recognition for his contributions to the field of astrology. His works, including the Karana Paddhati and the Tattva Prakashika, were widely studied and referenced by later generations of astrologers.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Sreenivasa Raghunatha Thathachar played a significant role in the development of the Carnatic music tradition. He was a renowned composer and is credited with contributing numerous compositions to the repertoire of Carnatic music.

Another notable individual with the surname Sreenivasan was Sreenivasa Ramanujan, a brilliant Indian mathematician who lived during the early 20th century (1887-1920). He made groundbreaking contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of infinite series and analytical theory of numbers. His work has had a profound influence on modern mathematics.

Over the centuries, the surname Sreenivasan has been associated with various scholarly and artistic pursuits, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of southern India. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name continues to be widely used and recognized in modern times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sreenivasan

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

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

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