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

Tharani, 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 Tharani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tharani in America

Tharani is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tharani surname appeared 139 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 Tharani.

The history of the last name Tharani

The surname Tharani is believed to have originated in South India, particularly in the state of Tamil Nadu, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Tamil word "Thara," which means "earth" or "land." The suffix "-ni" is a common suffix used in Tamil names, indicating possession or belonging.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tharani can be found in ancient Tamil literary works, such as the Sangam literature, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. These literary works often mentioned individuals with the name Tharani, indicating that the name was in use during that time period.

In the 7th century CE, a notable figure named Tharani Bhagavatar, a Tamil poet and scholar, was mentioned in the Tevaram, a Tamil poetic work on Shaivism. He is known for his contributions to Tamil literature and is considered one of the most influential figures in the propagation of Shaivism during that era.

During the Chola Empire, which ruled over parts of South India from the 9th to the 13th century, the name Tharani appeared in various inscriptions and records. One such individual was Tharani Muvendavelar, a renowned Tamil philosopher and poet who lived in the 11th century. His works on Shaivism and Tamil grammar are still studied and revered today.

In the 14th century, a place named Tharanipattanam, which translates to "land of Tharani," was mentioned in several historical documents. This place was located in present-day Tamil Nadu and was known for its agricultural significance and fertile lands.

Another notable individual with the surname Tharani was Tharani Adigal, a Tamil scholar and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his teachings on Saiva Siddhanta, a philosophical tradition within Shaivism, and his contribution to the revival of Tamil literature and culture during that period.

Over the centuries, the surname Tharani has been associated with various families and individuals from Tamil Nadu, many of whom have made significant contributions to the fields of literature, philosophy, and spirituality. While the name has undergone minor spelling variations, its essence and connection to the Tamil language and culture have remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tharani

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

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

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