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

Chavali, 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 Chavali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chavali in America

Chavali is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chavali surname appeared 187 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 Chavali.

The history of the last name Chavali

The surname Chavali is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the southern region of the country. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "chavala," which means "a grain of rice" or "a small particle."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chavali can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to refer to individuals or families involved in the cultivation or trade of rice. The name has been traced back to the 5th century CE, during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Chavali Bhadrappa was a prominent scholar and poet in the court of the Kakatiya rulers of Warangal, now part of the modern-day state of Telangana. His literary works, written in Telugu, are considered significant contributions to the region's cultural heritage.

The Chavali surname is also associated with the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. During this period, several individuals bearing the name Chavali held positions of importance in the imperial administration and military.

One such notable figure was Chavali Venkatarama Nayudu, a military commander who served under the Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya in the early 16th century. He was instrumental in several successful campaigns against neighboring kingdoms and is celebrated for his valor and strategic prowess.

In the 18th century, a prominent lineage of the Chavali family emerged in the princely state of Hyderabad, where they were influential landowners and administrators. Chavali Venkata Krishnamma Nayudu, born in 1782, was a distinguished statesman and served as the Dewan (prime minister) of Hyderabad from 1819 to 1833.

Another notable figure was Chavali Venkata Lakshminarasimha Rao, born in 1863, who was a renowned scholar, poet, and playwright in Telugu literature. His works, such as "Kalapurnodayamu" and "Valmiki Ramayanamu," have been widely acclaimed and have left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chavali

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

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

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