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

Boyapati, 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 Boyapati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boyapati in America

Boyapati is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boyapati surname appeared 155 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 Boyapati.

The history of the last name Boyapati

The surname BOYAPATI has its origins in India, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Telugu language, spoken predominantly in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name is thought to be a combination of two words: "Boya," referring to a caste or community, and "Pati," meaning chief or leader.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BOYAPATI surname can be found in ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. These inscriptions often detailed land grants and administrative records, providing glimpses into the prominence of certain families or clans.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the BOYAPATI surname was Boyapati Venkata Ramana, a renowned scholar and poet who contributed significantly to Telugu literature. His works, such as the "Andhra Mahabharatamu," an adaptation of the epic Mahabharata, are still widely studied and celebrated today.

In the 18th century, the BOYAPATI name gained further prominence with Boyapati Venkata Krishnaiah, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who established several educational institutions and temples in the Andhra region. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the sociopolitical landscape of the region.

Another notable figure was Boyapati Radhakrishna Murti, born in 1888, who served as a member of the Indian National Congress and actively participated in the Indian independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. His contributions to the struggle for freedom earned him a place in the annals of Indian history.

In more recent times, the BOYAPATI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and professionals. One such individual is Boyapati Srinu, a celebrated film director and screenwriter known for his work in the Telugu cinema industry, born in 1968.

While the BOYAPATI surname has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boyapati

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

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

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