About Krishnamurthi
The surname Krishnamurthi is of South Indian origin and is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: "Krishna," meaning "black" or "dark," and "Murthi," meaning "image" or "form." It is a common surname among people of the Brahmin caste in South India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The surname is often associated with individuals who belong to the priestly or scholarly class and is indicative of their ancestral connection to Lord Krishna or their devotion to him.
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The surname Krishnamurthi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krishnamurthi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Krishnamurthi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Krishnamurthi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.