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

Alapati, 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 Alapati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alapati in America

Alapati is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alapati surname appeared 338 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 Alapati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alapati 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 Alapati

The surname Alapati is of Indian origin, specifically from the Telugu-speaking regions of southern India. It dates back to the 16th century or earlier, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Alapati is believed to be derived from the Telugu word "alapalu," which means "turmeric." It likely originated as an occupational surname for those involved in the cultivation, trade, or use of turmeric, a valuable spice and dyeing agent in ancient India.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Alapati surname can be found in the chronicles of the Nayak rulers of Madurai, a prominent kingdom in the Tamil region during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Alapati family is mentioned as holding influential positions in the court and administration.

A notable figure from this period was Alapati Venkataramana (1570-1640), a prominent minister and military commander under the Nayak rulers. He played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of the Madurai kingdom.

As the centuries passed, the Alapati surname spread across southern India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. Several families of this name gained prominence in various fields, including politics, literature, and academics.

One such figure was Alapati Venkatramiah (1891-1964), a renowned Telugu writer and scholar from Andhra Pradesh. He was widely acclaimed for his contributions to Telugu literature and served as the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University.

In the 20th century, Alapati Ravindranath (1921-2003) was a distinguished politician and freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Indian Parliament.

Another notable individual was Alapati Padmanabha Raju (1937-2022), an eminent economist and academic from Andhra Pradesh. He held prestigious positions at various universities and served as the Vice-Chancellor of Nagarjuna University.

While the Alapati surname has its roots in southern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Telugu-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alapati

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

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

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