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

Sureshkumar, 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 Sureshkumar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sureshkumar in America

Sureshkumar is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sureshkumar surname appeared 189 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 Sureshkumar.

The history of the last name Sureshkumar

The surname "SURESHKUMAR" is of Indian origin, derived from a combination of the Sanskrit words "sura" meaning "brave" or "heroic," and "kumara" meaning "prince" or "son." This name likely originated in the southern regions of India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where such compound names are common.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions, where it was often used to denote individuals of noble or warrior lineage. One notable example is found in the Chalukya dynasty of the 6th to 8th centuries, where several rulers bore variations of the name, such as Sureshvara and Surakumara.

During the medieval period, the name gained prominence among the Nayak and Vijayanagar rulers of southern India. In the 16th century, a powerful chieftain named Sureshkumar Nayak ruled over the Gingee region of Tamil Nadu, leaving behind numerous inscriptions and architectural marvels bearing his name.

Moving into the modern era, several notable individuals have carried the surname "SURESHKUMAR." One such figure was Sureshkumar Shukla (1932-2020), an eminent Indian playwright and novelist who wrote extensively in Hindi and received numerous literary awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Bhushan.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Sureshkumar Kunnath (1969-2022), better known by his stage name "KK," an Indian playback singer and songwriter renowned for his soulful and versatile voice. He recorded thousands of songs in various Indian languages and won several awards, including two Filmfare Awards.

In the field of science, one cannot overlook Sureshkumar Karuppusamy (born 1969), an Indian-American materials scientist and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is known for his pioneering work on nanostructured materials and has been recognized with several honors, including the prestigious Edith and Harry Darby Parr Fellowship.

The name "SURESHKUMAR" has also been associated with sports, particularly cricket. Sureshkumar Raina (born 1986) is a former Indian cricketer who played internationally for over a decade and was part of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup.

Lastly, Sureshkumar Bharadwaj (born 1975) is a notable Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for his contributions to the Kuchipudi dance form. He has received several awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, and has performed extensively both in India and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sureshkumar

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

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

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