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

Srivastav, 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 Srivastav surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Srivastav in America

Srivastav is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Srivastav surname appeared 135 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 Srivastav.

The history of the last name Srivastav

The surname SRIVASTAV originated from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Sri" meaning prosperity or wealth, and "Vastu" meaning a dwelling or an object. The name refers to a person who was a worshipper or a keeper of valuables and prosperity.

The earliest known record of the SRIVASTAV surname can be traced back to the 11th century CE, during the reign of the Gahadavala dynasty in parts of present-day Uttar Pradesh. Some ancient manuscripts from this period mention individuals with the title "Srivastava" in various contexts, such as administrative roles or scholarly pursuits.

In the 14th century, the renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet Vidyapati Thakur, who was born in the village of Bisapi in Bihar, is believed to have been a SRIVASTAV. His literary works, including the celebrated Padavali, have had a profound impact on the Maithili and Bengali literary traditions.

Another notable figure with the SRIVASTAV surname was Raja Todar Mal, a prominent finance minister and revenue administrator during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was born in the village of Laharpur, near Jaunpur, in 1519 and is credited with implementing the revenue system known as the Todar Mal Bandobast.

In the 18th century, Pandit Lakshmidhar SRIVASTAV, born in 1752 in Varanasi, was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author of several influential works on Sanskrit grammar, philosophy, and literature. His contributions were instrumental in preserving and propagating the study of Sanskrit during a time of cultural upheaval.

Another prominent figure was Govind Prasad SRIVASTAV, born in 1799 in Varanasi, who was a renowned scholar of Hindu law and philosophy. He authored several seminal works on Hindu jurisprudence and played a crucial role in the interpretation and application of Hindu personal laws during the British colonial period.

As the name SRIVASTAV is deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, it has been associated with various historical regions and place names, such as Varanasi, Jaunpur, and Mathura, which were known centers of learning and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Srivastav

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

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 Srivastav 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.

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

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