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

Avula, 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 Avula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avula in America

Avula is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avula surname appeared 223 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 Avula.

The history of the last name Avula

The surname Avula has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically the southern region of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have derived from the Telugu language, which is widely spoken in Andhra Pradesh and parts of neighboring states. The name Avula is thought to be an occupational surname, possibly referring to someone who worked with or traded in betel leaves (avu in Telugu).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Avula can be found in ancient Telugu inscriptions dating back to the 10th century AD, during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty. These inscriptions often mentioned individuals involved in agricultural activities or trade, lending credence to the theory of the name's occupational origin.

In the 16th century, during the rule of the Vijayanagar Empire, the Avula surname is mentioned in several land grant records, indicating that families with this surname held significant landholdings and social standing in the region.

A notable individual bearing the Avula surname was Avula Gopalakrishna Murthy (1901-1977), a renowned Telugu playwright and author who contributed immensely to the literary landscape of Andhra Pradesh. His works explored themes of social reform and human emotions, earning him widespread recognition.

Another prominent figure was Avula Sambasiva Rao (1862-1935), a social reformer and educator who played a pivotal role in promoting education and women's empowerment in the region. He founded several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to uplift marginalized communities.

In the realm of politics, Avula Subba Reddy (1921-2004) was a prominent leader who served as a member of the Indian Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was known for his advocacy of farmer's rights and rural development initiatives.

The name Avula also appears in historical records related to trade and commerce, with several merchants and traders bearing this surname during the 18th and 19th centuries, when the region witnessed a flourishing trade in agricultural products and textiles.

While the Avula surname is predominantly found in the southern states of India, particularly Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it has also spread to other parts of the country and abroad due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avula

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

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

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