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

Tiru, 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 Tiru surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiru in America

Tiru is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiru surname appeared 215 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 Tiru.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiru to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tiru

The surname TIRU is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. It is believed to have originated sometime during the medieval period, between the 6th and 13th centuries AD.

The name TIRU is derived from the Tamil word "Thiru," which is an honorific title used to show respect and reverence. It is often found as a prefix in many Tamil names, particularly those associated with deities, saints, or places of religious significance.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname TIRU can be found in ancient Tamil literary works, such as the Sangam literature, which dates back to the early centuries AD. These works contain references to individuals bearing the prefix "Thiru" as part of their names.

In the 9th century AD, the famous Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, also known as Valluvar or Thiruvalluvar, composed the renowned work "Thirukkural," a collection of couplets on ethics, morality, and various aspects of life. He is considered one of the earliest and most prominent individuals to have borne the prefix "Thiru" in his name.

Another notable individual with the surname TIRU was Thirugnanasambandar, a revered Tamil Shaivite mystic and scholar who lived in the 7th century AD. He was one of the most influential figures in the Bhakti movement and is venerated as one of the Nayanars (Tamil Saivite saints).

During the Chola Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India from the 9th to the 13th centuries, the prefix "Thiru" was often associated with place names, particularly those with religious significance. For example, the city of Thiruchendur, located in the present-day state of Tamil Nadu, was an important Shaivite pilgrimage site during this period.

In the 16th century, Thiruvalluvar Pillai, a Tamil scholar and commentator, wrote an influential commentary on the Thirukkural, further solidifying the importance of the name TIRU in Tamil literature and culture.

Thirunavukkarasu, a prominent Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century, is another notable individual who bore the surname TIRU. He is known for his contributions to Tamil literature and his works on Shaivite philosophy.

Throughout history, the surname TIRU has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, philosophers, and religious figures. Its origins and significance are deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiru

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

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 Tiru 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tiru has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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