About Rajagopalan
The surname Rajagopalan is of South Indian origin and is predominantly found among Tamil-speaking communities. It is derived from the combination of two words: "Raja," meaning king or ruler, and "Gopalan," which refers to Lord Krishna, who is often depicted as a cowherd. Therefore, the surname Rajagopalan can be interpreted as "the one protected by Lord Krishna" or "the servant of the king." It is a common surname among Brahmins and signifies a connection to royalty or devotion to Lord Krishna.
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The surname Rajagopalan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rajagopalan 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 Rajagopalan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rajagopalan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.