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

Sundararaman, 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 Sundararaman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sundararaman in America

Sundararaman is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sundararaman surname appeared 159 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 Sundararaman.

The history of the last name Sundararaman

The surname Sundararaman traces its origins to the Indian subcontinent, specifically to the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. It is a compound name formed by combining the Sanskrit words "sundara," meaning beautiful or handsome, and "raman," which is a name for the Hindu deity Rama.

This name likely emerged during the medieval period when the veneration of Lord Rama and the use of Sanskrit-derived names became widespread among Hindu communities. The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 15th century, when it appeared in inscriptions and palm-leaf manuscripts from the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Sundararaman was a popular name among the Brahmin community, who were traditionally scholars, priests, and administrators. It was often associated with individuals who had a deep knowledge of Hindu scriptures and philosophy, as well as those who excelled in the arts and literature.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Sundararaman Dikshitar, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. He authored several works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy, and his compositions are still studied and appreciated by scholars today.

In the 18th century, Sundararaman Iyer was a prominent figure in the court of the Maratha ruler Shivaji. He served as a minister and played a crucial role in the administration of the Maratha Empire. His descendants continued to hold influential positions in the court for several generations.

Another notable figure with this surname was Sundararaman Ayyangar, a legal scholar and jurist who lived in the 19th century. He was instrumental in the codification of Hindu law and served as a judge in the Madras High Court. His contributions to the Indian legal system are widely recognized and respected.

In the field of music, Sundararaman Bhagavatar was a celebrated Carnatic vocalist and composer who lived in the 18th century. He is credited with composing several kritis (compositions) and contributing to the development of the Carnatic music tradition.

Sundararaman Narayana Rao was a prominent writer and social reformer from the 19th century. He advocated for the abolition of practices such as child marriage and the ill-treatment of widows. His writings played a significant role in shaping public opinion and bringing about social change in southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sundararaman

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

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

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