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

Akella, 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 Akella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akella in America

Akella is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akella surname appeared 376 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 Akella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akella 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 Akella

The surname Akella is believed to have originated in India, with its roots dating back to the ancient times. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "akella," which means "one who is single or alone." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived alone or were solitary in nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akella can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a mention of a character named Akella, who was a renowned sage and scholar. This reference provides evidence of the name's existence and usage in ancient Indian literature.

During the medieval period, the Akella surname was particularly prominent in the southern regions of India, such as Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Several historical records and inscriptions from this era mention individuals bearing this name, indicating its widespread use among certain communities.

In the 16th century, the name Akella gained recognition through the works of the celebrated Telugu poet, Akella Mallikārjuna Sharma (1515-1585). He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Telugu literature. His contributions to the field of poetry and literature have left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of the region.

Another notable figure who carried the Akella surname was Akella Raghavendra (1620-1687), a renowned Sri Vaishnava spiritual leader and philosopher. He was highly influential in spreading the principles of the Sri Vaishnava tradition and is revered as a saint by his followers.

In more recent times, the Akella surname has been associated with several accomplished individuals, including Akella Radhakrishna Menon (1908-1992), a distinguished Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the former Indian High Commissioner to Australia.

While the surname Akella has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akella

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

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

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