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

Bulusu, 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 Bulusu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulusu in America

Bulusu is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulusu surname appeared 215 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 Bulusu.

The history of the last name Bulusu

The surname BULUSU is of Indian origin, specifically from the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It can be traced back to the 12th century CE, during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty.

BULUSU is derived from the Telugu word "bulisu," which means "to call" or "to summon." It is believed that the name was originally given to village criers or messengers who were responsible for making announcements or delivering important messages within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BULUSU surname can be found in the Kakatiya inscriptions, which were stone inscriptions commissioned by the Kakatiya rulers to document their achievements and important events. These inscriptions were written in the Telugu language and often included the names of prominent individuals, including those with the BULUSU surname.

In the 14th century, during the Vijayanagara Empire, the BULUSU surname is mentioned in several copper plate inscriptions, which were used to record land grants and other official transactions. These inscriptions provide valuable insights into the social and economic status of individuals bearing the BULUSU name during that time period.

Notable people with the BULUSU surname throughout history include:

1. Bulusu Venkateswarlu (1870-1940), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary renaissance of the Telugu language.
2. Bulusu Sambamurthy (1892-1976), a pioneering Indian musicologist and author who wrote extensively on Carnatic music theory and practice.
3. Bulusu Krishnaiah (1917-1984), a prominent Telugu film actor and singer who appeared in over 200 movies during the golden age of Telugu cinema.
4. Bulusu Vamana Rao (1932-2010), a celebrated Telugu novelist and short story writer, known for his realistic portrayal of rural life and social issues.
5. Bulusu Sudhakar Reddy (born 1960), a renowned Indian civil servant who served as the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh and received the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2015.

While the BULUSU surname has its roots in the Telugu-speaking regions of India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even to other countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical significance of the name can be traced back to the medieval period in the Deccan region of South India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulusu

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

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

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