Explore the Family Name Chandrasekaran
The meaning of Chandrasekaran
Indian (southern states): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit Chandrashekhara, an epithet of Shiva meaning ‘one whose hair is adorned by the moon’ + the Tamil-Malayalam third-person masculine singular suffix -n. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Chandrasekaran in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chandrasekaran has significantly increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,705 in terms of popularity and had a count of 330; by 2010, the rank had jumped to 27,845 and the count had more than doubled to 862, representing a change of 161.21%. The data also shows that the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 increased by 141.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #27,845 | 51.75% |
| Count | 330 | 862 | 161.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.29 | 141.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chandrasekaran
With respect to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Chandrasekaran identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.58% in 2000 to 96.40% in 2010. The data also revealed an increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 1.52% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as White, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaska Native in 2000; however, by 2010, there was a small segment, 1.28%, who identified as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 97.58% | 96.4% | -1.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.74% | 14.47% |
| White | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |