2010
#107,134
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 166
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Bellamkonda
An Indian surname likely derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 380 Americans carry the last name Bellamkonda. That puts it at #64,820 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 901,985 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bellamkonda surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
380
1 in 901,985
Census rank
#64,820
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
331
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 331 bearers of the surname Bellamkonda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 64820th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellamkonda, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.5%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bellamkonda
The surname BELLAMKONDA is of Indian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name is derived from the Telugu language, with "Bellam" meaning "silver" and "Konda" referring to a small hill or mound. It is believed that the surname originated from a village or settlement located on a small silver hill or near a silver mine.
Historically, the BELLAMKONDA surname was prominent among the Niyogi Brahmin community, who were known for their expertise in astrology, astronomy, and religious ceremonies. Early records from the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India between the 14th and 17th centuries, mention individuals with the BELLAMKONDA surname serving as advisors and scholars in the royal court.
One of the earliest documented references to the BELLAMKONDA name can be found in the Mackenzie Manuscripts, a collection of historical records compiled by Colonel Colin Mackenzie in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These manuscripts mention a renowned astrologer named Venkata Subrahmanya BELLAMKONDA, who lived during the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the BELLAMKONDA surname was Lakshmana BELLAMKONDA, a scholar and poet who authored several works in Telugu literature. His most famous work, "Ramayana Kalpavruksham," is a poetic retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
During the 18th century, Venkatarama BELLAMKONDA, a prominent astronomer and mathematician, made significant contributions to the field of celestial calculations. His works on planetary motions and eclipse predictions were widely recognized and studied by scholars of the time.
In more recent history, Narayana BELLAMKONDA (1926-2008) was a renowned Telugu writer and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Telugu literature. His plays and short stories explored social issues and captured the essence of rural life in Andhra Pradesh.
Throughout its history, the BELLAMKONDA surname has been associated with scholarly pursuits, particularly in the fields of astrology, astronomy, literature, and religious studies. While the name's origins can be traced back to a specific region in southern India, individuals bearing this surname have made significant contributions across various disciplines and have left a lasting impact on Indian culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bellamkonda
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellamkonda, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.5%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bellamkonda bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bellamkonda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander98.5% · 326
- White0.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.3% · 1
- Two or more races0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bellamkonda
Bellamkonda appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#64,820
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 331
+165 bearers (+99.4%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 42,314 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #107,134 | 166 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #64,820 | 331 | 0.11 | +165 bearers (+99.4%) | Up 42,314 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bellamkonda surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,134 | #64,820 | 39.5% |
| Count | 166 | 331 | 99.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.11 | 84.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bellamkonda bearers went from 166 to 331 (+99.4% change). The surname moved up 42,314 positions in the national ranking, going from #107,134 to #64,820.
FAQ
Bellamkonda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bellamkonda?
Name Census estimates that about 380 living Americans carry the surname Bellamkonda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 901,985 residents.
How common is Bellamkonda?
Bellamkonda ranks #64,820 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 331 people with the surname Bellamkonda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (380), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bellamkonda.
Has Bellamkonda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bellamkonda went from 166 recorded bearers to 331. That is an increase of 165 (+99.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #107,134 to #64,820.
What does the Census say about the background of Bellamkonda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellamkonda, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.5%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bellamkonda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.5% (326 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bellamkonda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (98.5%), White (0.9%), Hispanic (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bellamkonda (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bellamkonda mean?
An Indian surname likely derived from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bellamkonda (0.11 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Bellamkonda?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.