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

Srinivas, 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 Srinivas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Srinivas in America

Srinivas is the 33410th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Srinivas surname appeared 683 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 Srinivas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Srinivas 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 Srinivas

The surname SRINIVAS originates from India, specifically the southern regions of the country. The name traces its roots back to the Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in ancient India. SRINIVAS is derived from a combination of two Sanskrit words – "Sri" meaning prosperity or wealth, and "Nivas" meaning abode or residence.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SRINIVAS can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, dating back several centuries. The name is believed to have been initially adopted by individuals belonging to the Brahmin community, who were highly regarded for their knowledge and wisdom.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the surname SRINIVAS was Srinivasa Ramanujan, a renowned Indian mathematician who lived from 1887 to 1920. Ramanujan made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. His work has had a lasting impact on modern mathematics.

Another prominent individual with the surname SRINIVAS was Srinivasa Sastri, a renowned Indian freedom fighter, and statesman who lived from 1869 to 1946. Sastri played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence and served as a member of the Indian National Congress.

In the field of literature, Srinivasa Iyengar, who lived from 1874 to 1941, was a notable figure. He was a renowned Indian writer, poet, and scholar who contributed significantly to the promotion and preservation of Tamil literature and culture.

The surname SRINIVAS has also been associated with various place names in southern India. For instance, the town of Srirangapatna, located in the state of Karnataka, was once known as Srinivasa-pura, which translates to "the abode of Sri (Vishnu)."

Throughout history, the SRINIVAS surname has been spelled in various ways, reflecting the diversity of regional dialects and languages across India. Some alternative spellings include Sreenivasa, Shreenivasa, and Shrinivasa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Srinivas

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

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

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