UTHAYAKUMAR
Also recorded as Uthaya Kumar
Uthayakumar
Uthayakumar is a Sri Lankan Tamil surname that is also found among the Tamil diaspora in countries such as the United Kingdom. The surname is believed to have originated from the Tamil language, with "Uthayam" meaning "rising sun" and "Kumar" meaning "prince" in Tamil tradition.
Those bearing the surname Uthayakumar can often trace their roots back to Sri Lanka, a country with a significant Tamil population. The migration of Tamils to the United Kingdom, particularly during the latter half of the 20th century, has led to the presence of Uthayakumars in the British Tamil community.
Individuals with the surname Uthayakumar have contributed to various fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts. The surname holds significance for those who identify with their Tamil heritage and take pride in their family name.
The presence of the Uthayakumar surname in the United Kingdom serves as a reminder of the rich cultural tapestry woven by the Tamil community within the multicultural fabric of British society.
There are approximately 319 people named Uthayakumar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Uthayakumar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Gerard
- Kandiah
- Mayan
- Nadarajah
- Rajaratnam
- Rajeev
- Sanjeev
- Sinnathamby
- Subash
- Subramaniam
Female
- Anitha
- Arani
- Bridget
- Ginette
- Josephine
- Mahisha
- Marie
- Rajani
- Tina
- Tracy