Explore the Family Name Viswanath
The meaning of Viswanath
Indian: from a personal name in Sanskrit vishwanath meaning ‘Lord of the universe’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Viswanath in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Viswanath" has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 104,257th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 75,317th position, representing a change of 27.76 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 159 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 61.01 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a 50 percent enhancement.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #75,317 | 27.76% |
| Count | 159 | 256 | 61.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.09 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viswanath
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname "Viswanath" identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 93.71 percent identified as such, though this figure slightly fell to 92.58 percent in 2010. Those who identified as having two or more ethnic identities were not present in 2000 but emerged at 2.34 percent in 2010. Those identifying as White made up 5.03 percent in 2000, decreasing to 2.73 percent in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.71% | 92.58% | -1.21% |
| White | 5.03% | 2.73% | -45.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |