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

Bhupathiraju, 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 Bhupathiraju surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhupathiraju in America

Bhupathiraju is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhupathiraju surname appeared 104 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 Bhupathiraju.

The history of the last name Bhupathiraju

The surname "BHUPATHIRAJU" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Telugu language name that dates back several centuries. The name is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit words "bhu" meaning "earth" and "pathi" meaning "lord" or "master," combined with the suffix "raju" which is a honorific title denoting respect.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. The name was commonly associated with landowners, feudal lords, and influential figures in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Bhupathiraju Narasimha Raju was a renowned scholar and advisor to the Vijayanagara kings. His works on Hindu philosophy and literature are still studied today. Another notable individual was Bhupathiraju Venkata Raju, a brave warrior and military commander who played a key role in several battles against the Deccan Sultanates in the late 16th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Bhupathiraju can be found in various land records and official documents from the Nizam's Dominions, which ruled over parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Some of the earliest recorded spellings of the name include "Bhoopathiraju," "Bhupatiraju," and "Bhupatiraju."

In the 19th century, Bhupathiraju Venkayya was a prominent social reformer and educator who worked tirelessly to promote education and women's rights in the region. He established several schools and advocated for the abolition of regressive social practices.

Another notable figure was Bhupathiraju Ramanadham Pantulu, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a renowned scholar, poet, and playwright who made significant contributions to Telugu literature and culture.

Throughout history, the surname Bhupathiraju has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, scholars, warriors, and intellectuals. It remains a prominent surname in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhupathiraju

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

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

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