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

Srinath, 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 Srinath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Srinath in America

Srinath is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Srinath surname appeared 169 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 Srinath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Srinath 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 Srinath

The surname SRINATH originates from India and is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Sri' meaning 'auspicious' or 'revered', and 'Nath' meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 10th century CE.

SRINATH is predominantly found in the southern states of India, particularly in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The name is closely associated with the Brahmin community and was likely adopted by individuals who held positions of reverence or authority within religious or scholarly circles.

Historically, the name SRINATH can be traced back to various ancient texts and manuscripts, including the Skanda Purana, a Hindu religious text composed around the 7th century CE. Mentions of individuals bearing this surname have also been found in inscriptions and copper plate grants issued by rulers during the Chola and Vijayanagar empires.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the SRINATH surname can be found in the Kavirajamargam, a Sanskrit text on poetics written by the 9th century CE scholar and poet, Srinath. Another notable figure was Srinath Siromani, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 14th century CE and authored several treatises on astronomical calculations.

Throughout history, the SRINATH surname has been associated with numerous scholars, poets, and intellectuals. Some notable individuals include:

1. Srinath Chakravarti (1617-1707), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from Bengal.
2. Srinath Maharaj (1844-1919), a prominent spiritual leader and founder of the Nath Sampradaya, a Hindu religious movement.
3. Srinath Raghavan (born 1962), an acclaimed Indian historian and author.
4. Srinath Reddy (born 1954), a renowned public health expert and president of the Public Health Foundation of India.
5. Srinath Narayanan (born 1981), an Indian cricketer who represented the national team in Test matches and ODIs.

While the surname SRINATH has evolved over centuries, its roots can be traced back to ancient Indian civilizations, reflecting the reverence and scholarly pursuits of those who bore this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Srinath

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

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

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