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

Srinivasa, 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 Srinivasa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Srinivasa in America

Srinivasa is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Srinivasa surname appeared 212 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 Srinivasa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Srinivasa 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 Srinivasa

The surname SRINIVASA originates from India and has its roots in Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages. The name is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words, "Sri" meaning wealth or prosperity, and "Nivasa" meaning abode or dwelling place. Thus, the name SRINIVASA can be interpreted as "the abode of wealth or prosperity."

This surname is predominantly found in the southern Indian states, particularly in the regions of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It is believed to have originated as a title or honorific bestowed upon individuals or families associated with or serving in the administration of wealthy or prosperous establishments, such as temples or royal courts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SRINIVASA can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in the Kannada literary work "Vaddaradhane" by the poet Sivaganga Rishi. This work references a prominent scholar and mathematician named Srinivasa Ramanujan, who lived between 1887 and 1920 and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.

Another notable figure with the surname SRINIVASA was Srinivasa Aiyangar, a prominent Indian administrator and diplomat who served as the Diwan (Prime Minister) of the princely state of Mysore from 1868 to 1876. He played a crucial role in modernizing the administration and introducing reforms in the state.

In the realm of spiritual leaders, one cannot overlook Srinivasa Ramanuja, a renowned Hindu philosopher and theologian who lived from 1017 to 1137 CE. He was a prominent proponent of the Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) school of Vedanta philosophy and had a significant impact on Hindu religious thought.

The name SRINIVASA 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-puri, meaning "the abode of Sri (Vishnu)," due to the presence of a famous temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Srinivasa Sastri, an Indian historian and scholar who lived from 1871 to 1946, made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and literature. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the Annamalai University and was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the Indian government.

While these are just a few examples, the surname SRINIVASA has a rich historical lineage and has been associated with numerous notable individuals, places, and literary works throughout the centuries in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Srinivasa

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

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

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