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

Bhagavatula, 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 Bhagavatula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhagavatula in America

Bhagavatula is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhagavatula surname appeared 177 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 Bhagavatula.

The history of the last name Bhagavatula

The surname "BHAGAVATULA" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. This name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhagavat," which means "Lord" or "God," and the suffix "ula," which indicates a place of origin or residence.

The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, when surnames became more commonly used in India. It is thought to have been initially associated with families or individuals who lived in areas dedicated to the worship of a particular deity or who had close ties to religious institutions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BHAGAVATULA" can be found in ancient palm leaf manuscripts from the 12th century CE, which document the existence of a village named "Bhagavatula" in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. These manuscripts provide valuable insights into the historical context and significance of this surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "BHAGAVATULA." One such person was Bhagavatula Venkatarama Sastry (1869-1949), a renowned scholar and author who made significant contributions to the study of Hindu scriptures and philosophy. Another prominent figure was Bhagavatula Venkata Subbarao (1914-1990), a distinguished lawyer and jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

In the realm of arts and culture, Bhagavatula Seetharama Sastry (1917-1992) was a celebrated Telugu poet and lyricist, renowned for his contributions to the literary landscape of Andhra Pradesh. Bhagavatula Veerabhadra Rao (1924-2002) was a renowned sculptor and artist, whose works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries across India.

Bhagavatula Ramabrahmam (1880-1960) was a prominent social reformer and educationist who played a crucial role in promoting women's education and empowerment in the early 20th century. He established several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to uplift underprivileged communities.

While the surname "BHAGAVATULA" has its roots in Andhra Pradesh, it has since spread to various parts of India and even to the Indian diaspora worldwide, carrying with it a rich cultural and historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhagavatula

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

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

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