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

Tirumala, 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 Tirumala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tirumala in America

Tirumala is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tirumala surname appeared 151 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 Tirumala.

The history of the last name Tirumala

The surname TIRUMALA is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Tiru" meaning "sacred" or "holy" and "Mala" meaning "hill" or "mountain". It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who resided near or were associated with the sacred hill of Tirumala, which is home to the famous Sri Venkateswara Temple.

The earliest known historical record of the surname TIRUMALA can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and inscriptions from the 11th century CE. During this period, the Chola dynasty ruled over parts of southern India, including the region around Tirumala. The name is believed to have gained prominence among the temple priests and administrators who were responsible for the management of the Tirumala hill shrine.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname TIRUMALA was Sri Ananthacharya, a revered scholar and spiritual leader who lived in the 12th century CE. He was instrumental in establishing the Vaishnava tradition at the Tirumala temple and is credited with writing several important works on Hindu philosophy and theology.

Another notable figure with the surname TIRUMALA was Rama Brahma Tirumala, a 16th-century poet and philosopher from Andhra Pradesh. He was a prolific writer and is best known for his works on Vaishnavism, including the text "Sribhashyam".

In the 17th century, a prominent individual named Tirumala Nayakkar served as the ruler of the Madurai Nayak kingdom in Tamil Nadu. He was a patron of arts and literature and played a significant role in the cultural Renaissance of the region during his reign.

During the 18th century, Tirumala Raghunatha Thathacharya was a renowned scholar and teacher who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Vedic texts and Hindu philosophy. He is credited with establishing several educational institutions and promoting the teaching of Vedic knowledge.

In more recent times, Dr. Tirumala Rao was a distinguished mathematician and educator who lived in the 20th century. He was a professor at Andhra University and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of functional analysis and operator theory.

It is important to note that while the surname TIRUMALA has its roots in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of India and around the world due to migration and diasporic communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tirumala

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

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

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