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UK surname

Srinivasan

A South Indian surname meaning "descendant of Srinivasa," a name of the Hindu god Vishnu.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Srinivasan is 475 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

473

2016, ranked #10,409

Peak year

2015

475 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 473 in 2016, ranked #10,409.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Srinivasan surname distribution map

The map shows where the Srinivasan surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Srinivasan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Srinivasan over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1997 modern 118 #24,423
1998 modern 132 #23,394
1999 modern 146 #22,202
2000 modern 163 #20,657
2001 modern 156 #20,974
2002 modern 212 #17,651
2003 modern 215 #17,286
2004 modern 230 #16,643
2005 modern 248 #15,721
2006 modern 291 #14,175
2007 modern 314 #13,618
2008 modern 342 #12,933
2009 modern 352 #12,918
2010 modern 388 #12,271
2011 modern 384 #12,218
2012 modern 404 #11,647
2013 modern 422 #11,436
2014 modern 456 #10,781
2015 modern 475 #10,396
2016 modern 473 #10,409

Geography

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Where Srinivasans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Westminster, Reading and Brent. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hounslow 018 Hounslow
2 Kingston upon Thames 017 Kingston upon Thames
3 Westminster 015 Westminster
4 Reading 011 Reading
5 Brent 017 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Srinivasan

These lists show first names that appear often with the Srinivasan surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Srinivasan

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Srinivasan, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Srinivasan surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Srinivasan household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Srinivasan is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Srinivasan is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Srinivasan falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Srinivasan is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Srinivasan, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Srinivasan

The surname Srinivasan has its origins in India, and it can be traced back to the Tamil language spoken in the southern part of the country. The name is derived from the combination of two words: "Sri" and "Nivasan," where "Sri" is an honorific title, and "Nivasan" means "dwelling place" or "residence."

The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 6th century CE, when the Tamil culture and language flourished in the region. It is closely associated with the Vaishnavite tradition within Hinduism, as the name often refers to the abode or dwelling place of Lord Vishnu or his incarnations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Srinivasan can be found in ancient Tamil literary works, such as the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, a collection of devotional poems composed by the Alvar saints between the 6th and 9th centuries CE. These poems frequently mention the name in reference to the Lord's dwelling places and temples.

In the 12th century, a renowned Tamil philosopher and scholar named Srinivasa Tatacharya (1135-1230 CE) was known for his contributions to the Vishishtadvaita philosophy. He is often referred to as Srinivasa, which is a variant of the name Srinivasan.

Another notable figure with this surname was Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920), a self-taught Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. His work on infinite series and continued fractions has had a profound impact on modern mathematics.

The name Srinivasan has also been associated with various places and temples in Tamil Nadu, such as the Srirangam Temple, one of the most important Vaishnavite shrines dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The town of Srirangam, where the temple is located, has historically been a center of Tamil culture and Vaishnavite tradition.

Other notable individuals with the surname Srinivasan include:

1. C. V. Srinivasan (1904-1970), an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Secretary-General of the Non-Aligned Movement. 2. M. S. Srinivasan (1911-1986), an Indian mathematician and statistician known for his contributions to the field of statistical inference. 3. T. N. Srinivasan (born 1933), an Indian-American economist and professor at Yale University, known for his work in development economics and international trade. 4. M. S. Srinivasan (born 1945), an Indian engineer and former Director of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). 5. M. G. Srinivasan (born 1950), an Indian businessman and the former Chairman of The Hindu Group of publications.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Srinivasan surname: questions and answers

How common is the Srinivasan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 473 in 2016. That gives Srinivasan a modern rank of #10,409.

What does the Srinivasan surname mean?

A South Indian surname meaning "descendant of Srinivasa," a name of the Hindu god Vishnu.

What does the Srinivasan map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Srinivasan bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.