Explore the Family Name Sriram
The meaning of Sriram
Indian: from a Hindi personal name, from Sanskrit shri rama denoting ‘Lord Rama’ (see Ram).
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How common is the last name Sriram in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sriram has noticeably grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sriram was ranked 59,611th in terms of prevalence, with just 317 instances recorded across the United States. By 2010, however, the surname had moved up to the 27,646th spot and the count had risen significantly to 870, marking a relative increase of 174.45 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.12 to 0.29 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #27,646 | 53.62% |
| Count | 317 | 870 | 174.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.29 | 141.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sriram
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a strong association between the surname Sriram and Asian/Pacific Islander heritage. In both 2000 and 2010, over 90% of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a marginal increase seen over the decade from 93.06% to 95.52%. The percentage of Srirams identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 4.42% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. A small portion of Srirams identified as White, with a slight decrease observed. The presence of the Sriram surname among Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained negligible or non-existent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.06% | 95.52% | 2.64% |
| White | 1.89% | 1.61% | -14.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.42% | 1.03% | -76.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |