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

Bandla, 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 Bandla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bandla in America

Bandla is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bandla surname appeared 125 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 Bandla.

The history of the last name Bandla

The surname Bandla has its origins in India, specifically in the southern regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name can be traced back to the 15th century and is believed to be derived from the Telugu word "bandalu," which means "relations" or "relatives."

The earliest recorded instances of the Bandla surname can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts from the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th centuries. These texts often mentioned individuals with the surname Bandla, indicating their prominence within the local communities.

One notable figure bearing the Bandla surname was Bandla Ganesh, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century. His literary works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the region, are still studied and admired today.

Another prominent individual with the Bandla surname was Bandla Lakshmaiah, a prominent landlord and philanthropist from the late 19th century. He was known for his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.

In the early 20th century, Bandla Venkata Ramana Reddy, a lawyer and social reformer, played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. He actively advocated for the rights of the oppressed communities and worked towards the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society.

The Bandla surname has also been associated with certain place names in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, such as Bandlagudem, Bandlapalli, and Bandlapur. These place names suggest that the Bandla community had a strong presence and influence in those areas.

Throughout history, the Bandla surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, landowners, social reformers, and freedom fighters. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its connection to the rich cultural heritage of southern India remains strong and enduring.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bandla

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

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

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