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

Adusumilli, 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 Adusumilli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adusumilli in America

Adusumilli is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adusumilli surname appeared 328 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 Adusumilli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adusumilli to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Adusumilli

The surname ADUSUMILLI originated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Telugu words "Adu" meaning "that" and "Sumilli" referring to a type of jasmine flower. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with an area or village known for its abundance of jasmine flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ADUSUMILLI surname can be found in the chronicles of the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. These records mention an individual named Adusumilli Narsaiah, who served as a military commander under the Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya in the early 16th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the ADUSUMILLI name appeared in various inscriptions and land records from the Guntur and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh. These documents often referred to members of the ADUSUMILLI family as landowners or village elders, indicating their influential status within the local community.

In the 19th century, one noteworthy figure with the ADUSUMILLI surname was Adusumilli Venkata Subba Rao (1818-1889), a prominent scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Telugu literature and grammar. His works, such as the "Telugu Bhasha Chandramu" and "Andhra Kavita Ratnavali," are considered seminal texts in the field of Telugu linguistics.

Another notable ADUSUMILLI was Adusumilli Siddha Reddy (1888-1952), a social reformer and educationist who founded several schools and educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh during the early 20th century. He was a staunch advocate for the empowerment of women and played a pivotal role in promoting education among underprivileged communities.

In more recent times, Adusumilli Veerabhadra Rao (1918-1992) was a renowned Telugu writer and playwright, known for his contributions to the development of modern Telugu drama. His plays, such as "Aakasmika" and "Asamanvitamaina Samanvayam," explored social and philosophical themes and are considered classics of Telugu literature.

It is important to note that while the ADUSUMILLI surname has deep roots in Andhra Pradesh, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of India and around the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adusumilli

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

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 Adusumilli 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adusumilli has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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