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

Venkat, 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 Venkat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venkat in America

Venkat is the 41234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venkat surname appeared 528 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 Venkat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venkat 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 Venkat

The surname "VENKAT" is of Indian origin, primarily found in the southern states of India, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Venkata," which refers to a particular form of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is revered as the lord of the Venkatachala Hill in the town of Tirupati.

The name is closely associated with the Venkatachala Hill and the Venkateshwara Temple located at its summit. This temple has been a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus for centuries, attracting devotees from across India and contributing to the widespread adoption of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "VENKAT" can be found in the copper-plate inscriptions and stone inscriptions from the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India between the 14th and 16th centuries. These inscriptions often mentioned individuals with the surname, indicating its prevalence among the local population.

In the 17th century, the name gained further prominence due to the renowned poet and composer, Venkatadri Sambasiva Nayaka (1580-1630), who hailed from the Nayaka dynasty and contributed significantly to the Telugu literature and Carnatic music tradition.

Another notable individual with the surname "VENKAT" was Venkataranga Iyengar (1860-1935), a prominent Indian judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and played a crucial role in the development of Indian jurisprudence during the British Raj.

In the 20th century, Venkata Rathnam (1910-1990), a renowned Indian film director and actor, gained popularity for his contributions to the Telugu cinema industry, particularly his critically acclaimed films such as "Pathala Bhairavi" and "Mayabazar."

Venkata Subramanya Iyer (1865-1932), a renowned Indian lawyer and jurist, also carried the surname "VENKAT." He served as the Advocate General of Madras Presidency and played a significant role in shaping the legal system of British India.

The surname "VENKAT" continues to be widely used among various communities in southern India, particularly among the Brahmin and Vaishnava communities, who have a strong connection with the Venkateshwara Temple and the associated religious traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venkat

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

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

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