SOMASUNDARAM
Somasundaram
Somasundaram is a British surname with its origins rooted in South India. The name is of Tamil descent, with "Soma" meaning "moon" and "Sundaram" meaning "beautiful" in the Tamil language. Therefore, the surname Somasundaram can be roughly translated to mean "beautiful moon".
The Somasundaram surname is relatively rare in Britain, most commonly found among individuals of Tamil descent who have migrated to the United Kingdom. As with many surnames of Indian origin, Somasundaram may indicate the individual's family lineage, caste, or place of origin in India.
Individuals bearing the surname Somasundaram have likely preserved their cultural heritage while adopting British customs and practices. Over the years, many Somasundaram families have integrated into British society while also maintaining ties to their Indian roots through traditions, languages, and cuisine.
The Somasundaram surname carries a sense of pride and identity for those who bear it, symbolising their ancestral heritage and cultural background. In modern Britain, individuals with the surname Somasundaram continue to contribute to the rich tapestry of multiculturalism that defines the nation.
There are approximately 271 people named Somasundaram in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Somasundaram.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Arun
- Deepak
- Dinesh
- Kumar
- Murali
- Prakash
- Sanjeevan
- Sritharan
- Subramaniam
- Surya
Female
- Amara
- Anna
- Anona
- Deepa
- Janani
- Lalitha
- Parvathi
- Selvi
- Shanthi
- Sowmiya