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

Balusu, 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 Balusu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balusu in America

Balusu is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balusu surname appeared 115 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 Balusu.

The history of the last name Balusu

The surname Balusu is an Indian name that originates from the Telugu language spoken primarily in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Telugu word "balu," which means "sand" or "sandy soil." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived in or near sandy regions.

The earliest known references to the Balusu surname can be traced back to the 14th century, during the Vijayanagara Empire's reign in the Deccan region of southern India. Several historical manuscripts, such as the Vijayanagara inscriptions and the Amuktamalyada, mention individuals with the Balusu surname.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Balusu name is found in the 16th century, when a prominent scholar and poet named Balusu Linganna lived during the reign of the Golconda Sultanate. He was renowned for his contributions to Telugu literature and his works are still studied today.

In the 18th century, the Balusu family played a significant role in the Court of the Nizam of Hyderabad, a princely state under the Mughal Empire. Balusu Venkata Krishna Rao, born in 1745, was a notable figure who served as a minister and advisor to the Nizam's court.

Another notable bearer of the Balusu surname was Balusu Sambasiva Rao, born in 1817, who was a renowned scholar and author. He wrote several influential works on Telugu language and literature, and his contributions helped preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the region.

During the 19th century, the Balusu family continued to hold influential positions in various parts of southern India. Balusu Seetharama Raju, born in 1845, was a prominent landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several educational institutions and hospitals in his local community.

In the 20th century, Balusu Sriramulu, born in 1920, was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social activist. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote the rights of marginalized communities.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Balusu surname who have left their mark on history. The name continues to be prevalent in southern India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and carries a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Telugu language and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balusu

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

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

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