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

Srikanth, 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 Srikanth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Srikanth in America

Srikanth is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Srikanth surname appeared 311 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 Srikanth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Srikanth 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 Srikanth

The surname Srikanth has its origins in India, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit language, with "Sri" meaning "beauty," "wealth," or "prosperity," and "Kanth" meaning "throat" or "voice." Together, the name can be interpreted as "one with a beautiful voice" or "one with a voice that brings prosperity."

This surname finds its roots in the ancient Hindu tradition of naming individuals based on their personal qualities, professions, or physical attributes. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 8th or 9th century AD, when the practice of using surnames became more widespread in Indian society.

Records from ancient Hindu texts and historical manuscripts suggest that individuals with the surname Srikanth may have belonged to the Brahmin caste, which was traditionally associated with priesthood and scholarly pursuits. The name could have been bestowed upon individuals with exceptional oratory skills or those who recited sacred texts with melodious voices.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Srikanth can be found in the Chola inscriptions from the 10th century AD, which mention a scholar and poet named Srikanth Dikshitar (940-1020 AD). He was renowned for his contributions to Tamil literature and his expertise in the Shaivite philosophical tradition.

Another notable figure was Srikanth Nayak (1572-1646 AD), a military commander and ruler of the Madurai Nayak kingdom in southern India. He was known for his administrative skills and patronage of art and architecture, including the construction of the magnificent Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai.

In the realm of music, Srikanth Bharadwaj (1644-1712 AD) was a celebrated composer and singer from the Carnatic music tradition. His compositions, known as kritis, are still widely performed and revered in South Indian classical music concerts.

During the 19th century, Srikanth Shastri (1810-1894 AD) gained prominence as a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author. He produced numerous works on Hindu philosophy, grammar, and literature, and his contributions significantly influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

In more recent history, Srikanth Kondapalli (1941-2008 AD) was a distinguished Indian military officer who served as the Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army from 1997 to 2000. He played a crucial role in enhancing India's military capabilities and modernization efforts.

While the surname Srikanth is primarily associated with the southern regions of India, over time, individuals bearing this name have settled in various parts of the country and beyond, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Srikanth

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

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

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