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

Venkataraman, 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 Venkataraman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venkataraman in America

Venkataraman is the 28001st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venkataraman surname appeared 856 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 Venkataraman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venkataraman 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 Venkataraman

The surname Venkataraman originated in South India, particularly in the Tamil-speaking regions. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th or 16th century CE. The name is derived from the combination of two Tamil words, "Venkata" and "Raman," which together mean "the one who resides in the holy city of Venkatachalam," referring to the Lord Venkateshwara temple located in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the inscriptions and records of the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over parts of South India from the 14th to the 17th century. During this period, the name was associated with individuals who held important positions in the administration or were influential in religious and cultural spheres.

In the 17th century, a renowned scholar and poet named Venkataraman Ayyangar (1600-1670) gained prominence for his literary works, including commentaries on ancient Tamil texts. His contributions to the preservation and promotion of Tamil literature earned him significant recognition.

Another notable figure with the surname Venkataraman was Srinivasa Venkataraman (1886-1963), an Indian lawyer and statesman who served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian Parliament) after India gained independence in 1947.

In the early 20th century, Sir C.V. Venkataraman (1887-1965) was a distinguished administrator and diplomat who served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of the princely state of Travancore from 1936 to 1947. He played a crucial role in the integration of Travancore with the Indian Union after independence.

More recently, R. Venkataraman (1910-2009) held the prestigious position of the eighth President of India from 1987 to 1992. He had a long and illustrious career in public service, serving as a member of the Indian National Congress party and holding various ministerial positions before becoming the President.

While the surname Venkataraman has its roots in South India, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, administration, and diplomacy, both in India and internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venkataraman

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

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

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