Explore the Family Name Soundararajan
The meaning of Soundararajan
Indian: variant of Sundararajan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soundararajan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Soundararajan has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 149,328 with a count of 101, corresponding to a proportion of 0.04 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had jumped to 88,020 with a count of 211, indicating a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000. This represents a change in rank of 41.06% and a remarkable increase in count by 108.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,328 | #88,020 | 41.06% |
| Count | 101 | 211 | 108.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.07 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soundararajan
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting view of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Soundararajan. In 2000, nearly all (97.03%) individuals with this surname identified as Asian or Pacific Islander. By 2010, though still the dominant ethnicity, this category had slightly declined to 94.79%, indicating a decrease of 2.31%. The 2010 data also showed that some holders of the Soundararajan surname identified as having two or more races (2.37%) or as White (2.84%). No individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 97.03% | 94.79% | -2.31% |
| White | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |