2010
#85,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 220
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Bhamidipati
An Indian surname indicating village leadership or administrative duties.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 391 Americans carry the last name Bhamidipati. That puts it at #63,263 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 876,610 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bhamidipati 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
391
1 in 876,610
Census rank
#63,263
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
341
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 341 bearers of the surname Bhamidipati in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 63263rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bhamidipati, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bhamidipati
The surname BHAMIDIPATI originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Its roots can be traced back to the 14th century or earlier, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire.
The name BHAMIDIPATI is a combination of two Sanskrit words - "Bhami" meaning earth or land, and "pati" meaning lord or master. It is believed that the name was initially bestowed upon landowners or feudal lords who held substantial tracts of agricultural land.
Some of the earliest recorded instances of the BHAMIDIPATI surname can be found in ancient land records and inscriptions from the Vijayanagara era. These inscriptions often mentioned local chieftains and landholders, many of whom bore the BHAMIDIPATI surname.
One notable figure in history was Bhamidipati Narasimha Nayaka, a prominent feudatory ruler who governed the Gandikota region in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Vijayanagara Empire and was celebrated for his military prowess and administrative skills.
Another historical figure was Bhamidipati Venkanna, a revered poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th century. His works, written in the Telugu language, were widely acclaimed for their literary merit and philosophical depth.
During the Nizam's rule in the Deccan region, the BHAMIDIPATI surname was also associated with influential landlords and administrators. One such individual was Bhamidipati Rama Rao, who served as a high-ranking official in the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad in the 18th century.
In the 19th century, Bhamidipati Seetharamayya was a prominent social reformer and educationist who played a crucial role in establishing educational institutions and promoting literacy in the Andhra region.
As the surname BHAMIDIPATI originated from landholding and aristocratic roots, it is often associated with a sense of prestige and social standing in the regions where it is prevalent. The name has endured through centuries, maintaining its unique identity and historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bhamidipati
Among Census respondents with the surname Bhamidipati, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Bhamidipati 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 Bhamidipati surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander97.7% · 333
- White1.8% · 6
- Two or more races0.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bhamidipati
Bhamidipati 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
#63,263
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 341
+121 bearers (+55.0%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 21,786 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #85,049 | 220 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #63,263 | 341 | 0.11 | +121 bearers (+55.0%) | Up 21,786 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 Bhamidipati 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 | #85,049 | #63,263 | 25.6% |
| Count | 220 | 341 | 55.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.11 | 63.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bhamidipati bearers went from 220 to 341 (+55.0% change). The surname moved up 21,786 positions in the national ranking, going from #85,049 to #63,263.
FAQ
Bhamidipati surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bhamidipati?
Name Census estimates that about 391 living Americans carry the surname Bhamidipati. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 876,610 residents.
How common is Bhamidipati?
Bhamidipati ranks #63,263 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 341 people with the surname Bhamidipati. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (391), 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 Bhamidipati.
Has Bhamidipati become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bhamidipati went from 220 recorded bearers to 341. That is an increase of 121 (+55.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #85,049 to #63,263.
What does the Census say about the background of Bhamidipati?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bhamidipati, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.6%). 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 Bhamidipati in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.7% (333 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bhamidipati appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (97.7%), White (1.8%), Two or More Races (0.6%). 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 Bhamidipati (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 Bhamidipati mean?
An Indian surname indicating village leadership or administrative duties. 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 Bhamidipati (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 people have the surname Bhamidipati?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.