2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bhupathiraju
A Telugu surname derived from "Bhupathi" (Lord of the Earth) and "Raju" (King).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 224 Americans carry the last name Bhupathiraju. That puts it at #99,304 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,530,153 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bhupathiraju 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
224
1 in 1,530,153
Census rank
#99,304
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
195
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 195 bearers of the surname Bhupathiraju in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 99304th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bhupathiraju, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bhupathiraju
Among Census respondents with the surname Bhupathiraju, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bhupathiraju 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 Bhupathiraju surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander97.4% · 190
- White1.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bhupathiraju
Bhupathiraju 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
#99,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 195
+91 bearers (+87.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 56,740 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #99,304 | 195 | 0.07 | +91 bearers (+87.5%) | Up 56,740 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 Bhupathiraju 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 | #156,044 | #99,304 | 36.4% |
| Count | 104 | 195 | 87.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.07 | 63.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bhupathiraju bearers went from 104 to 195 (+87.5% change). The surname moved up 56,740 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #99,304.
FAQ
Bhupathiraju surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bhupathiraju?
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the surname Bhupathiraju. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,530,153 residents.
How common is Bhupathiraju?
Bhupathiraju ranks #99,304 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 195 people with the surname Bhupathiraju. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (224), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Bhupathiraju.
Has Bhupathiraju become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bhupathiraju went from 104 recorded bearers to 195. That is an increase of 91 (+87.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #99,304.
What does the Census say about the background of Bhupathiraju?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bhupathiraju, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Bhupathiraju in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (190 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bhupathiraju appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (97.4%), White (1.5%), Black (1.0%). 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 Bhupathiraju (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 Bhupathiraju mean?
A Telugu surname derived from "Bhupathi" (Lord of the Earth) and "Raju" (King). 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 Bhupathiraju (0.07 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 last name Bhupathiraju?
Want to know how common the surname Bhupathiraju is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.