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

Bandi, 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 Bandi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bandi in America

Bandi is the 30339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bandi surname appeared 771 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 Bandi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bandi 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 Bandi

The surname Bandi is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bandhu," which means friend or relative. The name is thought to have emerged as early as the 7th century AD during the Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region.

In ancient Indian texts and inscriptions, variations of the name, such as "Bandhi" and "Bandhi," can be found. These spellings were likely influenced by regional dialects and linguistic shifts over time. The earliest recorded instance of the surname Bandi is found in a copper plate inscription from the 9th century AD, which mentions a person named "Bandi Vishnu" who held a prominent position in the court of the Rashtrakuta Empire.

During the medieval period, the Bandi surname was associated with various ruling clans and noble families in the Deccan region. One notable figure was Bandi Narasimha Deva, a powerful ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty who reigned from 1295 to 1323 AD. His reign saw the expansion of the Kakatiya Empire and the construction of several architectural marvels, including the iconic Warangal Fort.

In the 16th century, the Bandi surname gained prominence in the Vijayanagara Empire, where several individuals with this surname held important administrative and military positions. One such individual was Bandi Nayaka, a valiant commander who played a crucial role in the Battle of Talikota in 1565 AD.

Another notable figure in history was Bandi Peddanna, a renowned poet and literary scholar who lived in the 16th century. He is credited with translating the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata into Telugu and is considered one of the pioneers of Telugu literature.

In more recent times, the Bandi surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. One example is Bandi Babughana Siddique, an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament from Andhra Pradesh, who was born in 1934.

While the surname Bandi has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchanges. However, its rich historical significance and connections to ancient Indian dynasties and literary traditions remain deeply rooted in its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bandi

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

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

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