Suryadevara
A surname of Indian origin meaning "sun god" or "sun deity".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Suryadevara. That puts it at #84,136 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Suryadevara surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#84,136
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
223
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 223 bearers of the surname Suryadevara in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 84136th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Suryadevara, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.1%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Suryadevara
The surname SURYADEVARA originates from India, likely originating during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "surya" meaning sun, and "devara" meaning son-in-law or brother-in-law. The name suggests an ancestral connection to the sun or a sun deity, potentially indicating a lineage of priests or individuals associated with sun worship rituals.
The earliest known references to the SURYADEVARA name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from the 7th to 12th centuries CE, found in regions of southern India such as Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Variations in spelling, such as "Suryadevara" or "Suryadevar," were common due to regional linguistic differences and transcription inconsistencies.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the SURYADEVARA surname was Suryadevara Narayana, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He authored several treatises on Hindu philosophy and is credited with influencing the Advaita Vedanta school of thought.
In the 12th century, the SURYADEVARA name appeared in the chronicles of the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Suryadevara Bhaskara, a minister and military commander, played a significant role in the expansion of the Kakatiya empire during the reign of Prataparudra II.
During the 16th century, Suryadevara Venkata Ranga Rao was a prominent figure in the Vijayanagara Empire. He served as a trusted advisor and diplomat, known for his expertise in governance and diplomacy.
Another notable individual with the SURYADEVARA surname was Suryadevara Ramachandra Rao, a 17th-century scholar and poet from the Nellore region of Andhra Pradesh. His works contributed significantly to the development of Telugu literature and poetry.
Suryadevara Sarada Devi, born in the late 19th century, was a pioneering educator and social reformer. She established several educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on promoting education for women and underprivised communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Suryadevara
Among Census respondents with the surname Suryadevara, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.1%.
The bar chart below shows how Suryadevara bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Suryadevara surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander99.1%
- Unknown or suppressed0.9%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Suryadevara surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,011 | #84,136 | 42.4% |
| Count | 104 | 223 | 114.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.08 | 100.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Suryadevara bearers went from 104 to 223 (+114.4% change). The surname moved up 61,875 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,011 to #84,136.
FAQ
Suryadevara surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Suryadevara?
The surname Suryadevara holds position #84,136 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Suryadevara surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Suryadevara, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.1%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.