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

Swaray, 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 Swaray surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swaray in America

Swaray is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swaray surname appeared 226 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 Swaray.

The history of the last name Swaray

The surname SWARAY is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of present-day Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. It is thought to be derived from the Bengali word "swara," which means "voice" or "melody."

The earliest known record of the SWARAY surname dates back to the 16th century, when it was documented in historical records from the region. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Suari" or "Suwari," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and transliteration from Bengali to English.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the SWARAY surname was Ramchandra Swaray, a renowned Bengali poet and songwriter who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is renowned for his contributions to the Vaishnava literary tradition and his devotional compositions.

In the 18th century, the SWARAY surname gained prominence in the region of Bengal, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Dwarikanath Swaray, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived from 1778 to 1846. He was known for his charitable works and his support for educational institutions in Bengal.

During the 19th century, the SWARAY surname spread beyond the borders of Bengal as members of the family migrated to other parts of the Indian subcontinent and the British Empire. One notable figure from this period was Shyamsundar Swaray, a prominent Bengali lawyer and journalist who lived from 1847 to 1918. He was a vocal advocate for Indian independence and played a significant role in the Indian nationalist movement.

Another notable individual with the SWARAY surname was Yogendra Swaray, a distinguished Indian philosopher and social reformer who lived from 1875 to 1935. He was a prominent figure in the Bengal Renaissance and contributed significantly to the development of neo-Vedanta philosophy.

As the SWARAY surname spread worldwide, it gained recognition in various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts. One such figure was Gayatri Chakravorty Swaray, a renowned Indian-American literary theorist and postcolonial scholar, who was born in 1942 and is still active today.

While the surname SWARAY has its roots in Bengal and the Indian subcontinent, it has since become a part of the global diaspora, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swaray

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

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

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