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

Subramanya, 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 Subramanya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Subramanya in America

Subramanya is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Subramanya surname appeared 139 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 Subramanya.

The history of the last name Subramanya

The surname Subramanya is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Tamil language and culture. It is derived from the name of the Hindu deity Murugan, also known as Subramanya or Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati.

This surname is predominantly found among the Tamil Brahmin community of southern India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. The name is believed to have originated from the regions around the holy town of Palani, where the Murugan temple is located, and the nearby Kodaikanal hill station.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Subramanya can be found in inscriptions and temple records dating back to the 7th century CE during the Pallava and Chola dynasties. These ancient inscriptions often mention individuals with the title "Subramanya Iyer" or "Subramanya Bhatthar," indicating their association with the deity.

One of the earliest known references to the name Subramanya is found in the Sangam literature, a vast corpus of Tamil literature from the 1st to 6th centuries CE. The epic work "Silappadikaram" mentions a character named Subramanya, indicating the antiquity of this name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Subramanya. One of the most prominent was Subramanya Bharathi (1882-1921), a celebrated Tamil poet, freedom fighter, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. His works were instrumental in reviving Tamil literature and promoting Tamil nationalism.

Another notable figure was Subramanya Ayyer (1857-1925), a renowned Indian lawyer, jurist, and legislator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras and played a pivotal role in shaping the Indian legal system.

In the field of mathematics, Subramanya Iyengar (1890-1964) was a distinguished Indian mathematician and educator known for his contributions to the theory of partitions and combinatorics.

Subramanya Swamy (born 1939) is a contemporary Indian politician, economist, and former Cabinet Minister, known for his outspoken views and controversial statements on various political and social issues.

The surname Subramanya has also been associated with several distinguished scholars, authors, and artists over the centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and intellectual traditions of the Tamil Brahmin community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Subramanya

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

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

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