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

Vikram, 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 Vikram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vikram in America

Vikram is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vikram surname appeared 123 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 Vikram.

The history of the last name Vikram

The surname Vikram originated in India, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Sanskrit words 'vi' meaning valor or victory, and 'krama' meaning step or progress. The name can be translated to mean 'one who takes valorous steps' or 'one who progresses with valor'.

The earliest known references to the name Vikram can be found in ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, such as the Vikrama Charita, a collection of tales centered around the legendary King Vikramaditya, who is believed to have ruled in the 1st century BCE or the 6th century CE. The name was also mentioned in the Brihat Samhita, an ancient Sanskrit text on astrology and astronomy written by Varahamihira in the 6th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Vikram was Vikramaditya, a powerful ruler of the Chalukya Dynasty, who reigned in the 7th century CE. Another notable figure was Vikramaditya VI, a king of the Kalyani Chalukya Dynasty, who ruled in the 12th century CE and is known for his patronage of arts and literature.

In the 14th century, the surname Vikram gained prominence with the rise of the Vikrama Samvat calendar, which was introduced by King Vikramaditya of Ujjain. This calendar is still widely used in parts of India and Nepal.

The name Vikram has been associated with various places and geographical locations in India, such as Vikrampur, a town in West Bengal, and Vikramganj, a town in Uttar Pradesh. These place names are derived from the surname Vikram and reflect the significance of the name in Indian history.

Some notable individuals with the surname Vikram include:

1. Vikram Sarabhai (1919-1971), an Indian physicist and industrialist, widely regarded as the father of the Indian space program.
2. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1963-2015), an Indian business executive and industrialist, the founder of the Vikram Sarabhai Foundation.
3. Vikram Seth (born 1952), an Indian novelist and poet, best known for his novel "A Suitable Boy".
4. Vikram Chandra (born 1961), an Indian-American writer, known for his novels "Sacred Games" and "Red Earth and Pouring Rain".
5. Vikram Pandit (born 1957), an Indian-American banker and former CEO of Citigroup.

The surname Vikram has a rich history and significance in Indian culture, reflecting the valor, progress, and achievements of those who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vikram

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

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

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