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

Chekuri, 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 Chekuri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chekuri in America

Chekuri is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chekuri surname appeared 158 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 Chekuri.

The history of the last name Chekuri

The surname CHEKURI has its origins in India, specifically in the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 14th century.

CHEKURI likely derives from the Telugu word "chekka," which means "small" or "minor," combined with the suffix "uri," indicating a place or locality. This suggests that the name may have originated from a small village or settlement bearing a similar name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHEKURI surname can be found in the Kakatiya dynasty inscriptions from the 13th and 14th centuries. These inscriptions were carved on the walls of various temples and forts, documenting the ruling families and prominent individuals of that era.

During the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century, several CHEKURI individuals held positions of importance. One notable figure was Chekuri Somayajulu, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century and contributed to the literary and cultural renaissance of the empire.

In the 18th century, the CHEKURI surname gained prominence in the regions of Rayalaseema and Nellore, where several families rose to prominence as landowners and administrators under the Nizam of Hyderabad's rule.

Another significant figure bearing the CHEKURI name was Chekuri Rama Rao (1884-1953), a prominent social reformer and freedom fighter during the Indian independence movement. He played a crucial role in advocating for the rights of marginalized communities and promoting education in rural areas.

In more recent history, Chekuri Ramalinga Raju (born 1954) made headlines as the former chairman and co-founder of Satyam Computer Services, one of India's largest IT companies. However, he was later convicted in a corporate accounting scandal that shook the Indian business world.

While the CHEKURI surname may not have as many historical records as some other Indian surnames, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, and its bearers have contributed significantly to various aspects of Indian society, including literature, social reform, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chekuri

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

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

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