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

Swarup, 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 Swarup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swarup in America

Swarup is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swarup surname appeared 135 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 Swarup.

The history of the last name Swarup

The surname Swarup is believed to have originated in India, likely in the northern regions, during ancient times. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "swa," meaning "self" or "own," and "rupa," meaning "form" or "appearance." The combination of these two words suggests a meaning along the lines of "self-formed" or "self-created."

While the exact origin of the name is not entirely clear, it is thought to have ties to Hindu mythology and philosophy. Some suggest it may have been associated with the concept of the Atman, or the individual soul, which is often described as self-existent and self-luminous. Others believe it may have been used to refer to individuals who were considered self-realized or enlightened.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Swarup can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, which date back to around the 5th century BCE. However, it is unclear if these references are specifically to the surname or to the concept of self-realization.

During the medieval period, the name appears in various historical records and manuscripts from India, particularly in the northern regions. For example, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Swarup in documents from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Some notable individuals with the surname Swarup include:

1. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), a renowned Hindu philosopher and spiritual leader who introduced Vedanta philosophy to the Western world.

2. Vishnu Swarup (1765-1838), an Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of calculus and celestial mechanics.

3. Rajendra Swarup (1929-2011), an Indian radio astronomer known for his work in developing the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune, India.

4. Sushila Nayyar Swarup (1920-2009), an Indian diplomat and the first female Indian Foreign Service officer.

5. Chandra Bhan Swarup (1926-2004), an Indian historian and author known for his works on the history of the Indian freedom struggle.

While the surname Swarup is more commonly found in India, particularly in the northern regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Indian subcontinent, where it has a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swarup

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

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

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