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

Varadarajan, 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 Varadarajan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varadarajan in America

Varadarajan is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varadarajan surname appeared 362 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 Varadarajan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varadarajan 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 Varadarajan

The surname "VARADARAJAN" has its origins in the Tamil language, which is spoken predominantly in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the neighboring Union Territory of Puducherry. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 9th or 10th century CE.

The name "VARADARAJAN" is a combination of two Tamil words, "Varada" and "Rajan." "Varada" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vara," which means "boon" or "blessing," and is often associated with the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu. "Rajan" is a Tamil word meaning "king" or "ruler."

Historically, the name "VARADARAJAN" was likely bestowed upon individuals who were considered to be blessed rulers or leaders in their respective communities or regions. It may have been used as a title or honorific for individuals who exhibited qualities of benevolence, generosity, and just leadership.

Some of the earliest known references to individuals bearing the surname "VARADARAJAN" can be found in ancient Tamil literary works, such as the Sangam literature, which dates back to the early centuries of the Common Era. These works often mention poets, scholars, and other notable figures with this surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "VARADARAJAN" was Varadarajan Mudaliar, a prominent Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his contributions to Tamil literature and his works on grammar and poetics.

Another notable figure was Varadarajan Pillai, a Tamil poet and playwright who lived during the 17th century. He is credited with popularizing the "Kūttu" (a form of Tamil street theatre) and contributing to the development of Tamil drama.

In the 18th century, Varadarajan Avergal, a Tamil scholar and grammarian, gained recognition for his works on Tamil grammar and his commentaries on ancient Tamil literary texts.

During the 19th century, Varadarajan Naidu, a prominent philanthropist and educationist from Tamil Nadu, established several educational institutions and played a significant role in promoting education in the region.

In more recent times, Varadarajan Mudaliar (1926-2020) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the field of Bharatanatyam, a major form of Indian classical dance.

It is important to note that while the surname "VARADARAJAN" has its roots in Tamil culture and history, it has since spread across various regions of India and even to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varadarajan

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

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

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