2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bommareddy
A locational surname originating from a place name in Telangana, India.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 275 Americans carry the last name Bommareddy. That puts it at #84,231 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,246,379 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bommareddy 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
275
1 in 1,246,379
Census rank
#84,231
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
240
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 240 bearers of the surname Bommareddy in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 84231st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bommareddy, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bommareddy
Among Census respondents with the surname Bommareddy, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bommareddy 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 Bommareddy surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.7% · 232
- White1.3% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bommareddy
Bommareddy 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
#84,231
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 240
+109 bearers (+83.2%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 45,594 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #84,231 | 240 | 0.08 | +109 bearers (+83.2%) | Up 45,594 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 Bommareddy 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 | #129,825 | #84,231 | 35.1% |
| Count | 131 | 240 | 83.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.08 | 100.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bommareddy bearers went from 131 to 240 (+83.2% change). The surname moved up 45,594 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #84,231.
FAQ
Bommareddy surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bommareddy?
Name Census estimates that about 275 living Americans carry the surname Bommareddy. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,246,379 residents.
How common is Bommareddy?
Bommareddy ranks #84,231 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 240 people with the surname Bommareddy. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (275), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Bommareddy.
Has Bommareddy become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bommareddy went from 131 recorded bearers to 240. That is an increase of 109 (+83.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #129,825 to #84,231.
What does the Census say about the background of Bommareddy?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bommareddy, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). 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 Bommareddy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.7% (232 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bommareddy appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.7%), White (1.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). 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 Bommareddy (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 Bommareddy mean?
A locational surname originating from a place name in Telangana, India. 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 Bommareddy (0.08 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 surname Bommareddy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.