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

Achu, 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 Achu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achu in America

Achu is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achu surname appeared 138 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 Achu.

The history of the last name Achu

The surname ACHU has its origins in India and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'achu', which means 'pure' or 'pristine'. The name was initially prevalent in the southern regions of India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ACHU can be found in ancient Tamil literature, where it was mentioned in reference to a revered scholar and poet. Unfortunately, the exact details of this individual have been lost to time.

During the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century, the name ACHU gained prominence. Records from this period indicate that several individuals bearing this surname held important positions within the empire's administration and military ranks.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Achu Narayanan (1712-1789) emerged as a celebrated mathematician and astronomer. His contributions to the field of celestial mechanics were widely recognized, and he was regarded as one of the foremost scholars of his time.

Another notable person with the surname ACHU was Achu Thampi (1780-1855), a renowned poet and playwright from the southern Indian state of Kerala. His works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, are considered literary masterpieces and have been widely studied and celebrated.

In the 19th century, Achu Ramachandran (1825-1892) made a name for himself as a pioneering entrepreneur and industrialist. He established several successful businesses in the textile and manufacturing sectors, contributing significantly to the economic growth of his region.

As the centuries progressed, the surname ACHU continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions across various fields, including arts, sciences, and public service. However, due to the limited availability of records from earlier eras, it is challenging to provide a comprehensive account of all the notable figures associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achu

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

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 Achu 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 Achu was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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