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

Vishwakarma, 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 Vishwakarma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vishwakarma in America

Vishwakarma is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vishwakarma surname appeared 129 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 Vishwakarma.

The history of the last name Vishwakarma

The surname "VISHWAKARMA" is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu mythology. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Vishwa" meaning "universe" and "Karma" meaning "action" or "work".

The name is associated with the divine architect and craftsman of the same name in Hindu tradition, who is believed to have constructed the divine weapons and chariots for the gods. This connection suggests that the surname may have been adopted by skilled artisans, craftsmen, or builders in ancient India.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest Sanskrit texts, which mentions Vishwakarma as the divine architect and patron of various crafts. The name is also mentioned in other Hindu scriptures such as the Upanishads and the Puranas.

In the medieval period, the name appears in various inscriptions and records from different parts of India, particularly in regions where Hindu cultural influence was strong. For example, there are references to individuals with the surname Vishwakarma in inscriptions from the Chola Dynasty in Tamil Nadu and the Chalukya Dynasty in Karnataka.

Notable historical figures with the surname Vishwakarma include:

1. Bhaskaracharya (c. 1114-1185 CE), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer from the state of Karnataka, who made significant contributions to the field of calculus and wrote several influential works.

2. Mandan Mishra (c. 8th century CE), a celebrated philosopher and logician from the state of Bihar, who engaged in philosophical debates with the renowned philosopher Adi Shankara.

3. Vishwanath Khajuria (1589-1659 CE), a renowned architect and engineer from the state of Jammu and Kashmir, who is credited with designing and constructing several historic monuments, including the Hari Parbat Fort in Srinagar.

4. Pandit Vishwakarma (c. 16th century CE), a skilled artisan and sculptor from the state of Uttar Pradesh, who is known for his intricate carvings and sculptures adorning various temples and monuments in the region.

5. Vishwanath Pratap Singh (1734-1778 CE), a prominent ruler of the Rajput kingdom of Jaipur in Rajasthan, who was known for his patronage of arts and architecture during his reign.

The surname Vishwakarma is often associated with places and regions in India where skilled artisans and craftsmen historically resided, such as Varanasi, Jaipur, and various parts of South India. It is also linked to certain caste or community groups traditionally involved in crafts and construction-related professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vishwakarma

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

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

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