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

Thluai, 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 Thluai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thluai in America

Thluai is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thluai surname appeared 100 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 Thluai.

The history of the last name Thluai

The surname THLUAI is believed to have originated in the ancient kingdom of Malia, located in present-day southern India, around the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Tamil word "thulavi," meaning "one who weaves intricate patterns." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were skilled artisans or weavers.

The name is recorded in several ancient Tamil manuscripts, including the Silappadikaram, a epic poem dating back to the 5th century AD. It is mentioned in connection with a renowned family of weavers who resided in the city of Madurai.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname THLUAI was Kalki Thluai, a celebrated weaver and poet who lived in the 8th century AD. His works were widely renowned for their intricate descriptions of textile patterns and weaving techniques.

During the medieval period, the THLUAI family migrated to other parts of southern India, including the present-day states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. They continued to be associated with the textile industry and were known for their exceptional craftsmanship.

In the 12th century, a prominent THLUAI named Arunachala Thluai was commissioned to weave a magnificent silk tapestry for the royal court of the Chola dynasty. This tapestry, which depicted scenes from Hindu mythology, was considered a masterpiece of its time and was greatly admired by scholars and nobles alike.

Another notable figure was Sundara Thluai, a 16th-century weaver and textile designer who revolutionized the art of silk weaving in the Deccan region. His innovative techniques and intricate patterns were widely adopted by other weavers and contributed to the flourishing of the silk industry in southern India.

Over the centuries, the THLUAI name has been associated with excellence in the textile arts, and many members of this family have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of southern India. Despite its ancient roots, the name continues to be carried on by their descendants, who take pride in their rich ancestral legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thluai

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

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

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