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

Bodapati, 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 Bodapati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bodapati in America

Bodapati is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bodapati surname appeared 140 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 Bodapati.

The history of the last name Bodapati

The surname Bodapati originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the southern regions of what is now Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have emerged around the 16th century AD, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire.

The name Bodapati is derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken primarily in the aforementioned regions. The word "Boda" is thought to be related to the Sanskrit term "Bhuja," meaning "arm" or "shoulder," while "Pati" is a common suffix denoting "lord" or "master." Thus, the surname Bodapati could translate to something along the lines of "Lord of Arms" or "Master of Shoulders."

Some historical records suggest that the Bodapati surname may have been associated with warrior clans or military families during the Vijayanagara period. However, concrete evidence of this connection is scarce, and the name's origins remain somewhat speculative.

One of the earliest known references to the Bodapati surname can be found in the Mackenzie Manuscripts, a collection of historical documents compiled by Colonel Colin Mackenzie in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These manuscripts contain records of various Telugu-speaking communities, including mentions of individuals bearing the Bodapati name.

Notable individuals throughout history who carried the Bodapati surname include:

1. Bodapati Venkataramana (1750-1820), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who authored several works, including the epic poem "Venkateswara Vijayam."

2. Bodapati Venkatanarasu (1810-1885), a social reformer and educator who established several schools and advocated for the education of women and lower castes.

3. Bodapati Venkata Subba Rao (1880-1950), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court from 1938 to 1942.

4. Bodapati Rama Devi (1915-2005), a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Kuchipudi dance form.

5. Bodapati Venkateshwara Rao (1925-2010), a respected politician and member of the Indian National Congress party, who served as a member of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) from 1971 to 1977.

While the Bodapati surname has its roots in the southern regions of India, it has since spread to various parts of the country and even abroad, as individuals from these communities have migrated and settled in different locations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bodapati

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

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

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