Find out how popular the last name Achanta is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Achanta.

Achanta, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Achanta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achanta in America

Achanta is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achanta surname appeared 200 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Achanta.

The history of the last name Achanta

The surname ACHANTA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Achanta," which means "unexpected" or "surprising."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ACHANTA surname can be found in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled the region of Telangana from the 12th to the 14th century CE. These records mention individuals bearing the name, suggesting its use as a family name during that period.

In the 16th century, the ACHANTA surname appears in the chronicles of the Vijayanagara Empire, one of the most powerful Hindu empires in southern India at the time. Several prominent figures with this surname are mentioned, indicating their association with the imperial administration or scholarly circles.

A notable individual with the ACHANTA surname was Gajapati Achanta Venkataratnam (1618-1672), a renowned scholar and poet who served as the court poet of the Qutb Shahi dynasty in the Deccan region. His works, including poetic treatises and literary compositions, are considered important contributions to Telugu literature.

Another historical figure was Achanta Lakshmikantham (1768-1842), a revered Telugu scholar and grammarian who authored several works on Telugu grammar and poetics. His treatises, such as "Andhra Vyakarana Chandrika," became influential in preserving and propagating the Telugu language.

During the British colonial period in India, the ACHANTA surname can be found in various administrative records and documents. One prominent individual was Sir Achanta Venkata Ramamurthy (1874-1957), a distinguished lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court from 1937 to 1942.

While the ACHANTA surname is predominantly found in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, it has also spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and literary traditions of the Telugu-speaking regions of southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achanta

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Achanta.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Achanta was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Achanta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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