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

Vannarath, 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 Vannarath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vannarath in America

Vannarath is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vannarath surname appeared 206 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 Vannarath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vannarath 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 Vannarath

The surname VANNARATH is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is thought to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, with "van" meaning "forest" or "wilderness" and "aratha" meaning "charioteer" or "warrior." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived in or near forested areas and were skilled in warfare or transportation.

The earliest known records of the name VANNARATH can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in historical texts and documents from the Mughal Empire. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or military rank within the imperial court or regional governments.

One notable figure from this era was Vannarath Singh, a renowned military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess in numerous battles against opposing forces.

In the 17th century, the name VANNARATH began to spread beyond the Indian subcontinent as individuals bearing the surname migrated to other parts of Asia and Europe. Historical records from this time mention a Vannarath Khan, a wealthy merchant and trader who established trade routes between India and Persia.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in India during the 18th and 19th centuries, the VANNARATH surname became more widely documented in colonial records and archives. One prominent individual from this period was Vannarath Rao, a landowner and local administrator who played a significant role in the administration of a district in present-day Andhra Pradesh.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the VANNARATH surname gained recognition in various fields. Vannarath Chauhan was a renowned Indian classical dancer who helped popularize traditional dance forms both within India and abroad. Vannarath Sharma, an acclaimed writer and poet, contributed significantly to the literary landscape of modern India.

Throughout its history, the VANNARATH surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Vanaratha, Vannaratha, and Vannaraath, reflecting regional linguistic influences and dialects. However, the core meaning and significance of the name have remained largely consistent, representing a connection to nature, wilderness, and a legacy of bravery and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vannarath

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

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

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