2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Kumaresan
A surname likely of Tamil origin referring to the son of Kumar, a Hindu deity.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 252 Americans carry the last name Kumaresan. That puts it at #90,184 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,360,136 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kumaresan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
252
1 in 1,360,136
Census rank
#90,184
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
220
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 220 bearers of the surname Kumaresan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 90184th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kumaresan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Hispanic (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kumaresan
The surname Kumaresan has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is derived from the Tamil words "Kumaran," which means "prince," and "Esan," meaning "lord" or "master." The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 6th and 13th centuries AD.
Historically, the name Kumaresan was associated with individuals from the Hindu Brahmin caste, who held positions of authority and respect within their communities. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were considered leaders or held positions of power, similar to the title of a prince or lord.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kumaresan can be found in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions dating back to the Chola dynasty, which ruled in parts of present-day Tamil Nadu from the 9th to the 13th century AD. Some notable historical figures with the surname Kumaresan include Kumaresan Azhagiya Manavala Nayanar (13th century AD), a revered Hindu mystic and saint, and Kumaresan Acharya (14th century AD), a renowned scholar and commentator on Hindu scriptures.
During the medieval period, the name Kumaresan was also associated with individuals who held positions of authority in various Hindu temples and religious institutions. One such example is Kumaresan Desikan (1268 AD - 1370 AD), a prominent Hindu philosopher and theologian, who made significant contributions to the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
As the name Kumaresan spread across different regions of Tamil Nadu, it evolved into various spellings and variations, such as Kumarasan, Kumaresan, and Kumaresan. Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects and regional variations in pronunciation.
Another notable figure with the surname Kumaresan was Kumaresan Nayar (1873 - 1958), a prominent Indian lawyer and social reformer. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was actively involved in promoting social justice and women's rights.
Over the centuries, the surname Kumaresan has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including scholars, artists, politicians, and professionals. While the name may have originated from a particular caste or community, it has transcended those boundaries and is now widely found across various social strata in Tamil Nadu and other parts of India.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kumaresan
Among Census respondents with the surname Kumaresan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Hispanic (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Kumaresan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kumaresan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander97.3% · 214
- White1.4% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kumaresan
Kumaresan appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#90,184
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 220
+118 bearers (+115.7%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 68,248 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #90,184 | 220 | 0.07 | +118 bearers (+115.7%) | Up 68,248 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kumaresan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #90,184 | 43.1% |
| Count | 102 | 220 | 115.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.07 | 145.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kumaresan bearers went from 102 to 220 (+115.7% change). The surname moved up 68,248 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #90,184.
FAQ
Kumaresan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kumaresan?
Name Census estimates that about 252 living Americans carry the surname Kumaresan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,360,136 residents.
How common is Kumaresan?
Kumaresan ranks #90,184 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 220 people with the surname Kumaresan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (252), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kumaresan.
Has Kumaresan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kumaresan went from 102 recorded bearers to 220. That is an increase of 118 (+115.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #90,184.
What does the Census say about the background of Kumaresan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kumaresan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Hispanic (0.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kumaresan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (214 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kumaresan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (97.3%), White (1.4%), Hispanic (0.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kumaresan (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kumaresan mean?
A surname likely of Tamil origin referring to the son of Kumar, a Hindu deity. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kumaresan (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Kumaresan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Kumaresan is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.