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

Addanki, 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 Addanki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addanki in America

Addanki is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addanki surname appeared 162 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 Addanki.

The history of the last name Addanki

The surname ADDANKI has its origins in India, particularly in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name ADDANKI is derived from the name of a town or village called Addanki located in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. It is likely that the surname was adopted by families who originally hailed from this area. The town's name itself may have roots in the Telugu language, which is the predominant language spoken in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ADDANKI can be found in a Sanskrit manuscript dating back to the 15th century, which mentions a scholar named Venkatadhvari Addanki. This suggests that the name was already in use and established by that time.

In the 16th century, there are references to a prominent family of landlords and administrators from the Addanki region who held significant influence and power in the region under the Vijayanagara Empire. This family played a crucial role in the governance of the area and their name is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname ADDANKI have made notable contributions in various fields. One such individual was Avadhani Srinivasa Rao Addanki, a renowned Telugu poet and writer who lived from 1901 to 1975. His literary works have left a lasting impact on Telugu literature and culture.

Another notable figure was Srirama Addanki, a social reformer and educationist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and played a significant role in promoting women's education in the region.

In the field of medicine, Dr. Venkata Rama Rao Addanki, who lived from 1920 to 2005, was a renowned physician and medical researcher. His contributions to the study and treatment of tropical diseases were widely acclaimed.

Additionally, there have been several political leaders and government officials from the Addanki family, such as Ramakrishna Addanki, who served as a member of the Indian Parliament in the 1960s and was actively involved in shaping policies related to agriculture and rural development.

While the surname ADDANKI has its roots in a specific region of India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the town of Addanki in Andhra Pradesh, where it emerged as a prominent surname during the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addanki

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

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

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