Explore the Family Name Sundaresan
The meaning of Sundaresan
Indian (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh): from a personal name, from Tamil meaning ‘pure’ (an epithet of the god Shiva) + the Tamil-Malayalam third-person masculine singular suffix -n. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in many cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Sundaresan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sundaresan has shown an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 79,958 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to a rank of 57,234, marking a rise of 28.42 percent. In terms of actual count, there were 221 individuals with the name Sundaresan in 2000, growing to 356 people by 2010 — a substantial increase of 61.09 percent. The proportion of people with the Sundaresan surname per 100,000 also saw a boost from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, indicating a 50 percent growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #57,234 | 28.42% |
| Count | 221 | 356 | 61.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sundaresan
When considering the ethnic identity tied to the Sundaresan surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly associated with individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent. From 2000 to 2010, this ethnic group held the name Sundaresan at a high percentage, with 91.86 percent in 2000 and an even larger 97.19 percent in 2010, showing an increase of 5.80 percent. The share among White individuals dropped by 51.60 percent during the same period, from 4.07 percent to 1.97 percent. No significant changes were observed with respect to Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.86% | 97.19% | 5.8% |
| White | 4.07% | 1.97% | -51.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |