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

Veeraraghavan, 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 Veeraraghavan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veeraraghavan in America

Veeraraghavan is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veeraraghavan surname appeared 143 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 Veeraraghavan.

The history of the last name Veeraraghavan

The surname VEERARAGHAVAN originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Tamil Nadu in southern India. It is a Tamil name that can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 9th to 13th centuries CE. The name is derived from the combination of two Tamil words: "veeran" meaning "brave" or "courageous," and "araghavan" meaning "king" or "ruler."

This surname was likely first adopted by individuals or families who were associated with military service, bravery, or leadership roles in the Tamil kingdoms of that era. The earliest known references to the name VEERARAGHAVAN can be found in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions from the Chola and Pandya dynasties, which ruled over significant portions of Tamil Nadu during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VEERARAGHAVAN appears in the 12th-century literary work "Kamba Ramayanam," composed by the renowned Tamil poet Kamban. In this epic, a character named Veeraraghavan is mentioned as a brave warrior and commander in the army of Lord Rama.

Another notable figure with this surname was Veeraraghavan Pillai (1758-1825), a influential Tamil scholar and grammarian who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Tamil language during the 18th and early 19th centuries. His works, such as the "Nannool Virutti" and "Veeraraghava Panditha Kalanjiyam," are considered seminal texts in Tamil literature and linguistics.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the VEERARAGHAVAN surname was also associated with the Nayak dynasty, a prominent ruling lineage in the Tamil region. Notably, Veeraraghava Nayak (1586-1630) was a ruler of the Madurai Nayak kingdom and is remembered for his patronage of art, architecture, and literature.

Another historical figure with this surname was Veeraraghava Mudaliar (1822-1900), a prominent lawyer and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. He played a significant role in advocating for the rights of non-Brahmin communities and was instrumental in the establishment of several educational institutions.

Throughout history, the VEERARAGHAVAN surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, rulers, scholars, and social reformers, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the Tamil region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veeraraghavan

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

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

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