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

Ayyagari, 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 Ayyagari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayyagari in America

Ayyagari is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayyagari surname appeared 252 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 Ayyagari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ayyagari 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 Ayyagari

The surname AYYAGARI originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Telugu speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier, with the name likely derived from the Telugu word "Ayyagaru," which means a respectable person or a venerable elder.

In ancient times, surnames were often derived from occupations, titles, or personal characteristics, and AYYAGARI may have been a title bestowed upon individuals who were revered in their communities. The name's earliest recorded instances can be found in various historical documents and records from the region, such as land grants, tax records, and inscriptions on temple walls.

One of the earliest known bearers of the AYYAGARI surname was Ayyagari Venkata Subbaraya, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his literary works in Telugu and his contributions to the cultural renaissance of the time. Another notable figure was Ayyagari Venkataramana, a 17th-century mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several members of the AYYAGARI family held influential positions in the administrative and judicial systems of the princely states that ruled the region. Ayyagari Ramachandra Rao, born in 1792, was a renowned judge and legal scholar who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.

In the 20th century, Ayyagari Satyanarayana Murthy, born in 1912, was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer who actively participated in the Indian independence movement. He was also a vocal advocate for the upliftment of marginalized communities and played a significant role in the development of the Telugu language and literature.

Another notable figure was Ayyagari Venkataramayya, a distinguished linguist and scholar who lived from 1857 to 1935. He made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Telugu language, authoring several books and serving as the principal of prestigious educational institutions in the region.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the AYYAGARI surname throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayyagari

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

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

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