2010
#113,155
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Boyapati
A surname of Telugu origins referring to a person from the Boyapati village or community.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 380 Americans carry the last name Boyapati. That puts it at #64,820 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 901,985 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Boyapati 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
380
1 in 901,985
Census rank
#64,820
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
331
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 331 bearers of the surname Boyapati in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 64820th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Boyapati, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and White (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Boyapati
Among Census respondents with the surname Boyapati, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and White (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Boyapati 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 Boyapati surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander94.9% · 314
- Two or more races2.7% · 9
- White1.5% · 5
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.3% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Boyapati
Boyapati 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
#64,820
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 331
+176 bearers (+113.5%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 48,335 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #113,155 | 155 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #64,820 | 331 | 0.11 | +176 bearers (+113.5%) | Up 48,335 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 Boyapati 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 | #113,155 | #64,820 | 42.7% |
| Count | 155 | 331 | 113.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.11 | 121.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Boyapati bearers went from 155 to 331 (+113.5% change). The surname moved up 48,335 positions in the national ranking, going from #113,155 to #64,820.
FAQ
Boyapati surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Boyapati?
Name Census estimates that about 380 living Americans carry the surname Boyapati. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 901,985 residents.
How common is Boyapati?
Boyapati ranks #64,820 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 331 people with the surname Boyapati. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (380), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Boyapati.
Has Boyapati become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Boyapati went from 155 recorded bearers to 331. That is an increase of 176 (+113.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #113,155 to #64,820.
What does the Census say about the background of Boyapati?
Among Census respondents with the surname Boyapati, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and White (1.5%). 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 Boyapati in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (314 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Boyapati appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (94.9%), Two or More Races (2.7%), White (1.5%). 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 Boyapati (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 Boyapati mean?
A surname of Telugu origins referring to a person from the Boyapati village or community. 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 Boyapati (0.11 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 common is the surname Boyapati?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Boyapati on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.