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

Sridharan, 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 Sridharan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sridharan in America

Sridharan is the 39659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sridharan surname appeared 554 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 Sridharan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sridharan 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 Sridharan

The surname SRIDHARAN has its origins in India, specifically in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is a combination of two Tamil words, "Sri" meaning prosperity or wealth, and "dharan" meaning bearer or possessor. The name can be traced back to the medieval period in South India, around the 9th to 13th centuries.

The name SRIDHARAN was initially associated with certain communities and castes in Tamil Nadu, such as the Brahmins and other upper-caste groups. It was commonly bestowed upon individuals who were considered prosperous or wealthy, or those who held positions of authority and influence in society.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name SRIDHARAN can be found in ancient Tamil literature, such as the Sangam literature and Puranic texts. These texts often mention individuals with this surname, indicating their social status and lineage.

One notable historical figure bearing the name SRIDHARAN was Sridharan Ayyar, a renowned Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his contributions to Tamil literature and his works on grammar and poetics.

Another prominent individual was Sridharan Nayudu, a military commander and chieftain who lived in the 17th century during the Vijayanagar Empire. He played a significant role in the defense of the empire against the Deccan Sultanates.

In the 18th century, Sridharan Iyengar was a renowned scholar and mathematician from Tamil Nadu. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several treatises on astronomical calculations.

In the 19th century, Sridharan Pillai was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education in Kerala. He established several educational institutions and worked towards improving the status of women in society.

Another notable figure was Sridharan Narayanaswami, a renowned lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in the early 20th century. He was highly respected for his legal acumen and fair judgments.

While the name SRIDHARAN has its roots in South India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even internationally due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical significance and cultural associations of the name remain deeply rooted in the Tamil and Malayali traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sridharan

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

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

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