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

Sukhnandan, 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 Sukhnandan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sukhnandan in America

Sukhnandan is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sukhnandan surname appeared 192 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 Sukhnandan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sukhnandan 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 Sukhnandan

The surname SUKHNANDAN traces its origins to the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northern regions of what is now modern-day India and Pakistan. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "sukh" meaning happiness or bliss, and "nandan" which translates to delight or joy. This suggests that the name may have been originally bestowed upon individuals who brought joy and happiness to their communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name SUKHNANDAN can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures dating back to the 6th century BCE. It is believed that the name was initially used as a title or epithet for revered Hindu deities and spiritual leaders who were considered bringers of joy and contentment.

During the medieval period, the SUKHNANDAN surname began to appear in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly those documenting the lives of notable scholars, poets, and artists. One such example is the renowned 12th-century poet and philosopher, Acharya SUKHNANDAN, who hailed from the city of Varanasi and is celebrated for his contributions to Sanskrit literature.

As the name spread across the Indian subcontinent, it underwent various spelling variations, including SUKHNANDANA, SUKHANANDAN, and SUKHNANADAN. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic nuances.

In the 16th century, the SUKHNANDAN surname gained prominence with the rise of the Mughal Empire. One of the most renowned figures bearing this name was the poet and mystic, Miyan SUKHNANDAN, who served as a courtier in the court of Emperor Akbar. His poetic works, which celebrated the themes of love and devotion, are still widely studied and revered in South Asia.

Another notable figure was Raja SUKHNANDAN Singh, a 17th-century ruler of the princely state of Rewa in central India. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts in promoting education and cultural exchange within his kingdom.

During the 19th century, the SUKHNANDAN surname continued to be associated with scholars, artists, and intellectuals. One such individual was Pandit SUKHNANDAN Sharma, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and educator who played a pivotal role in reviving the study of ancient Hindu texts and philosophies.

As the Indian diaspora spread across the globe, the SUKHNANDAN surname traveled with them, finding roots in various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, United States, and other countries with significant Indian populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sukhnandan

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

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

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