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

Venkataramani, 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 Venkataramani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venkataramani in America

Venkataramani is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venkataramani surname appeared 158 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 Venkataramani.

The history of the last name Venkataramani

The surname "VENKATARAMANI" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Venkata" and "Ramani," which together can be translated as "one who resides in the abode of Lord Venkateshwara."

This surname is closely associated with the Vaishnavite tradition, a branch of Hinduism that reveres Lord Vishnu and his incarnations. The name likely originated among devotees of Lord Venkateshwara, a popular form of Vishnu worshipped in the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in religious manuscripts and temple inscriptions. During this period, the Vaishnavite movement was gaining widespread popularity in South India, and many families adopted surnames that reflected their devotion to specific deities or religious philosophies.

In the 18th century, the Venkataramani family played a significant role in the administration of the Maratha Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in the Indian subcontinent. Shri Ramchandra Venkataramani was a prominent figure during this time, serving as a minister and advisor to the Maratha rulers.

Another notable person with this surname was Shri Krishnaswami Venkataramani (1863-1942), a renowned scholar, writer, and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. He was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and social upliftment.

In the field of literature, Shri Ayya Venkataramani (1882-1958) was a celebrated Tamil poet and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of spirituality and social justice, are considered classics in Tamil literature.

Shri Padmanabha Venkataramani (1920-1988) was a distinguished economist and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras. He made significant contributions to the fields of public finance and development economics.

More recently, Shri Venkataraman Ramani (1925-2013) was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist. He founded the Ramani Group, a successful business conglomerate, and was known for his philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.

Throughout its history, the surname "VENKATARAMANI" has been closely associated with religious devotion, scholarship, and social reform movements in South India. While its roots can be traced back to ancient times, the name continues to hold significance in contemporary Indian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venkataramani

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

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

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