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

Sreeram, 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 Sreeram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sreeram in America

Sreeram is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sreeram surname appeared 117 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 Sreeram.

The history of the last name Sreeram

The surname SREERAM is of Indian origin, hailing primarily from the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. It traces its roots back to the ancient Tamil and Sanskrit languages, deriving from the combination of the words "Sri" and "Ram," which translate to "Lord" and "Rama" respectively.

This name finds its earliest recorded usage in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it is often associated with devotion to the Hindu deity Lord Rama. Its prominence grew during the medieval period, particularly in the Tamil and Telugu regions, where it became a common name among Brahmin families and those closely connected to spiritual and literary pursuits.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear this surname was Sri Ramanujacharya, a prominent Hindu theologian and philosopher who lived from 1017 to 1137 CE. He played a crucial role in the revival and propagation of the Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) school of Vedanta philosophy.

Another notable figure was Sri Rameswara Bhatta, a 16th-century scholar and poet from Andhra Pradesh, renowned for his contributions to Telugu literature. His works, such as the "Sringara Naishadha," a poetic rendering of the epic Ramayana, are considered literary masterpieces.

In the 17th century, Sri Ramabhadra Diksita, a Vedic scholar and grammarian from Tamil Nadu, made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and literature. His commentaries on various Hindu scriptures and philosophical texts are still widely studied and referenced.

Moving into the modern era, Sri Ramamritham Sundara Rajan, an Indian lawyer and politician who lived from 1890 to 1972, played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and served as the Chief Minister of Madras State (now Tamil Nadu) from 1952 to 1962.

Lastly, Sri Rameswaram Venkataramaiah, born in 1904, was an eminent Indian jurist who served as the Chief Justice of India from 1975 to 1976. He was known for his commitment to upholding the principles of the Indian Constitution and his efforts to promote legal education in the country.

While the surname SREERAM has its origins in southern India, it has since spread across the subcontinent and can be found among various communities, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and historical significance of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sreeram

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

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

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