Explore the Family Name Radhakrishnan
The meaning of Radhakrishnan
Indian (Kerala, Tamil Nadu): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit rādhā ‘prosperity’ (the name of Krishna’s favorite gopi, i.e. young female cowherd) + krṣṇa (see Krishna) + 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. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Jayakumar, Jayant, Ravi, Suresh, Ananda, Anupama, Asha, Bala, Ganesan, Indira, Ishwar.
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How common is the last name Radhakrishnan in the United States?
The surname Radhakrishnan has grown in popularity over the past decade. Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, its ranking rose significantly from 40,690th place in 2000 to 24,260th in 2010, a substantial increase of 40.38 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also more than doubled, escalating from 506 in 2000 to 1,034 in 2010, which represents a 104.35 percent growth. Proportionally, the representation of Radhakrishnan per 100,000 people surged by 84.21 percent, moving from 0.19 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #24,260 | 40.38% |
| Count | 506 | 1,034 | 104.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.35 | 84.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radhakrishnan
Regarding ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Radhakrishnan surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, this ethnic identity experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010, changing from 96.44 percent to 96.71 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw an uptick of 5.88 percent, albeit from a low base of 1.19 percent. The proportion identifying as White also increased slightly, from 0.99 percent to 1.06 percent. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 96.44% | 96.71% | 0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.26% | 5.88% |
| White | 0.99% | 1.06% | 7.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |