Explore the Family Name Srinivasan
The meaning of Srinivasan
Indian (Kerala, Tamil Nadu): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit šrīnivāsa ‘abode of Lakshmi’ or ‘abode of good fortune’ (see Srinivas) + 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 Ram, Balaji, Ravi, Ramesh, Anand, Murali, Ashok, Kumar, Ranganathan, Sanjay, Sriram, Suresh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Srinivasan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Srinivasan has been steadily increasing since 2000. In 2010, it was ranked as the 7,691st most common surname in the United States, a significant rise from its rank of 12,112 in 2000. This represents an impressive growth rate of 36.5%. The number of individuals with this last name also surged, from 2,361 persons in 2000 to 4,317 individuals in 2010—an upswing of 82.85%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Srinivasan per 100,000 population swelled by 65.91%, from 0.88 individuals in 2000 to 1.46 individuals in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,112 | #7,691 | 36.5% |
| Count | 2,361 | 4,317 | 82.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 1.46 | 65.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Srinivasan
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Srinivasan has predominantly been Asian/Pacific Islander, with its representation increasing from 92.80% in 2000 to 95.78% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of other ethnicities with this surname witnessed a decrease during the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped by 47.46%, from 3.35% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. Similarly, White representation fell by 33.21%, from 2.71% to 1.81%. The Hispanic category also contracted by 7.27%, from 0.55% to 0.51%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname in 2010, denoted by the (S) symbol for data suppression to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.8% | 95.78% | 3.21% |
| White | 2.71% | 1.81% | -33.21% |
| Two or More Races | 3.35% | 1.76% | -47.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.55% | 0.51% | -7.27% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0% | 0% |
Srinivasan ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Srinivasan is Southern Indian Subgroup, which comprises 79.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Southern Indian & Sri Lankan (14.0%) and Spanish & Portuguese (1.6%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, Indigenous American, Eastern European, Northern Indian & Pakistani, and Senegambian & Guinean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Southern Indian Subgroup | 79.1% |
| Southern Indian & Sri Lankan | 14.0% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 1.6% |
| Other | 5.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Srinivasan
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Srinivasan have recent ancestry locations in India and .
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu, India | 21.60% |
| Andhra Pradesh, India | 17.50% |
| Karnataka, India | 16.50% |
| Kerala, India | 14.40% |
| Maharashtra, India | 11.30% |
What Srinivasan haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Srinivasan is R-Z93, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z93 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include L-M27 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Khan, Rao, Iqbal, Ahmad, Shaikh, Hussain, Siddiqui, Bhatia, Ahmed, Iyer.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Srinivasan surname are: M, R, U2c. These most commonly trace back to individuals of Central & South Asian and European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to the ancient people of the Indian subcontinent
While Haplogroup M is widespread throughout South and East Asia, it is more diverse on the Indian sub-continent than anywhere else in the world. The high degree of diversity of M in India is likely tied to its ancient arrival here nearly 50,000 years ago. In addition to M2, which is found throughout the subcontinent, there are dozens of haplogroups branching off of M that exist in India. These branches are often connected to specific regions, tribes, or ethnic groups. For example, haplogroup M18 is found among the Oraon peoples of eastern India and Bangladesh, while haplogroup M41 is common among the Pardhan speakers of eastern India, and haplogroup M31a can be found on the Andaman Islands, just off the southeast coast of India.
What do people with the surname Srinivasan have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Srinivasan" Surname 24.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Srinivasan" Surname 26.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Srinivasan" Surname 5.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Srinivasan?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Srinivasan are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition