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

Alluri, 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 Alluri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alluri in America

Alluri is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alluri surname appeared 361 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 Alluri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alluri 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 Alluri

The surname "ALLURI" has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 8th or 9th century CE.

The name "ALLURI" is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Aluri," which means "ginger" or "ginger root." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation, trade, or preparation of ginger.

In historical records, one of the earliest documented mentions of the name "ALLURI" can be found in inscriptions from the Chola dynasty, which ruled parts of southern India between the 9th and 13th centuries CE. These inscriptions often recorded land grants, tax exemptions, and other official matters, providing valuable insights into the social and economic landscape of the time.

One notable individual bearing the surname "ALLURI" was Alluri Sitarama Raju (1897-1924), a revolutionary leader who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He led the Rampa Rebellion, a uprising against the oppressive policies of the British government in the northern Andhra region.

Another prominent figure was Alluri Indra Karan Reddy (1913-1999), a celebrated Indian politician and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence struggle. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and later as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian Parliament).

In the field of literature, Alluri Venkata Subrahmanya Sastry (1884-1958) was a renowned Telugu poet and writer. He is considered one of the pioneering figures of modern Telugu literature and is best known for his epic work "Virabhoga Vijayam," which narrates the life and struggles of the 17th-century Telugu warrior-poet Kancherla Gopanna.

The name "ALLURI" has also been associated with certain place names in Andhra Pradesh, such as Alluri Nagar and Alluri Peta, which may have derived their names from individuals or communities bearing this surname.

It is worth noting that the name "ALLURI" has undergone various spelling variations over time, including "Alluri," "Aluri," and "Alloori," among others. These variations often reflect regional linguistic differences or historical transcription practices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alluri

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

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

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