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

Venugopal, 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 Venugopal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Venugopal in America

Venugopal is the 36286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Venugopal surname appeared 617 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 Venugopal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Venugopal 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 Venugopal

The surname VENUGOPAL is of Indian origin, with its roots tracing back to the southern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Venu," meaning bamboo or flute, and "Gopal," a name for the Hindu deity Krishna, revered as a cowherd and flute player.

This surname likely emerged during the medieval period, when surnames became more prevalent in India. It may have been initially used as a descriptive name for individuals associated with the art of flute-playing or music, possibly as performers or patrons of the arts. Alternatively, it could have been adopted as a spiritual name, reflecting devotion to Lord Krishna.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VENUGOPAL can be found in the 16th-century Sanskrit text "Sringara Prakasa," written by the poet and scholar Venugopal Bhattar. This work, which explores the aesthetics of love and beauty, is considered a significant contribution to Indian literary and philosophical traditions.

Another notable figure with this surname was Venugopal Sarma, a 17th-century Telugu poet and scholar from the Nellore region of present-day Andhra Pradesh. His works, such as "Vrushadhama Vijayamu" and "Vamsavali," shed light on the cultural and literary landscape of his time.

In the 19th century, Venugopal Naidu, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer, played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British rule. Born in 1863 in Madras (now Chennai), he advocated for the rights of underprivileged communities and worked towards the advancement of education.

During the same period, Venugopal Sastri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and writer, made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian texts. His translations and commentaries on works like the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads helped preserve and promote the rich heritage of Sanskrit literature.

Another notable figure with the surname VENUGOPAL was Venugopal Iyer, a 20th-century Indian lawyer and politician from Tamil Nadu. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played a crucial role in shaping the country's legal and political systems after independence.

While the surname VENUGOPAL has its roots in the southern regions of India, it has gained prominence across the country and among the Indian diaspora worldwide, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and historical significance of names in the Indian tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Venugopal

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

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

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