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

Boddu, 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 Boddu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boddu in America

Boddu is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boddu surname appeared 196 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 Boddu.

The history of the last name Boddu

The surname Boddu is believed to have originated in India, particularly in the southern regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is derived from the Telugu word "Boddu," which means "goal" or "target." The name is thought to have been given to individuals who excelled in archery or other target-based activities.

One of the earliest records of the name Boddu can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it is mentioned as a surname of certain families or communities. The name has been recorded in various historical documents and records dating back to the 16th century.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Boddu Venkanna (1625-1680) gained recognition as a renowned Telugu poet and writer. His works, such as "Panduranga Mahatyam" and "Bhakta Vijayam," are considered classics in Telugu literature.

Another prominent individual with the surname Boddu was Boddu Rama Sundara Rao (1820-1890), a social reformer and educator from Andhra Pradesh. He played a significant role in promoting education and social reforms in the region during the British colonial period.

In the 20th century, Boddu Nageswara Rao (1905-1990) made a name for himself as a distinguished Telugu writer and journalist. He was the founder of the popular Telugu magazine "Andhra Prabha" and contributed to the growth of Telugu literature through his novels, short stories, and essays.

Boddu Venkata Ramana (1930-2010) was a renowned agricultural scientist and policymaker from Andhra Pradesh. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University and played a pivotal role in advancing agricultural research and development in the region.

While the surname Boddu is primarily found in the southern states of India, it has also spread to other parts of the country and across the globe due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical origins and significance of the name remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boddu

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

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

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