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

Bathula, 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 Bathula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bathula in America

Bathula is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bathula surname appeared 174 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 Bathula.

The history of the last name Bathula

The surname Bathula has its origins in India, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 9th and 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhathula," which refers to a type of rice or grain used in traditional cuisine.

Bathula is a common surname among the Kamma caste, a prominent agricultural community in Andhra Pradesh. It is speculated that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of rice and grains. As families often adopted surnames based on their occupations or professions during that era, it is plausible that the name arose from this connection.

Historical records from the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled the region between the 12th and 14th centuries, contain references to individuals bearing the surname Bathula. These records include land grants, administrative documents, and inscriptions on temple walls. Unfortunately, precise dates and individual names are not consistently documented in these ancient sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bathula surname can be found in the 16th-century Telugu literary work "Prabhavati Pradyumnamu" by Peddana. The work mentions a character named Bathula Venkata Krishnayya, who is believed to have been a contemporary of the author. This provides evidence of the surname's usage during the Vijayanagara Empire's reign in the region.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Bathula surname. One prominent figure was Bathula Anjaneyulu (1848-1920), a revered Telugu poet and social reformer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His literary works and advocacy for women's education and social reforms have left a lasting impact on Telugu culture.

Another influential Bathula was Bathula Narayana Rao (1899-1970), a renowned Telugu scholar and linguist. He played a crucial role in the standardization of the Telugu language and authored numerous works on Telugu grammar, literature, and history.

In more recent times, Bathula Butchiraju Govinda Reddy (1916-1993) was a prominent politician and freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played an active role in the Indian independence movement.

Bathula Sridhar (born 1952) is a contemporary figure, a renowned Telugu film director, and screenwriter. He has directed several critically acclaimed movies and has contributed significantly to the Telugu film industry.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Bathula surname throughout history, showcasing its deep-rooted presence and significance in the cultural and social fabric of Andhra Pradesh and the Telugu-speaking regions of India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bathula

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

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

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