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

Bommareddy, 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 Bommareddy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bommareddy in America

Bommareddy is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bommareddy surname appeared 131 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 Bommareddy.

The history of the last name Bommareddy

The surname "BOMMAREDDY" originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name "BOMMAREDDY" is derived from the Telugu language, which is spoken in these regions. It is a combination of two words: "Bomma," which means "doll" or "idol," and "reddy," which is a title historically associated with the landowning and ruling class in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

According to historical records, the name "BOMMAREDDY" was initially associated with families involved in the crafting and selling of idols or dolls, particularly those used in religious ceremonies and festivals. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name "BOMMAREDDY" can be found in the Kakatiya inscriptions, which date back to the 12th and 13th centuries. These inscriptions were commissioned by the Kakatiya dynasty, a prominent ruling family in the Deccan region during that period.

Notable individuals with the surname "BOMMAREDDY" include Bommareddy Narsing Reddy (1863-1923), a prominent social reformer and activist from Andhra Pradesh, who advocated for the education and empowerment of women. Another notable figure is Bommareddy Venkata Narasimha Reddy (1885-1952), a celebrated Telugu poet and literary critic.

In the 16th century, Bommareddy Papaiah Reddy (1520-1580) was a renowned military commander who served under the Vijayanagara Empire, one of the most powerful empires in southern India at the time.

During the 18th century, Bommareddy Raghunath Reddy (1725-1785) was a prominent landlord and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the construction of temples and educational institutions in the region.

Another notable figure is Bommareddy Ramalinga Reddy (1880-1957), a prominent politician and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the upliftment of marginalized communities.

While the surname "BOMMAREDDY" has its roots in southern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even internationally due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bommareddy

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

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

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